Removing and installing poly V-belt (engine codes BLG, BMY) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code 5M1

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: 16 mm open-end spanner

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• Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove securing bolts (arrows) of engine splash protection.
2. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner.
3. Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
4. To slacken poly V-belt, swing tensioning element in (direction of arrow) from below using 16 mm open-end spanner.
5. Lock tensioning element with a 4 mm Allen key (1).

6. To slacken poly V-belt, swivel tensioning element in direction of (arrow) from above using 16 mm open-end spanner T10447.
7. Lock tensioning element using locking pin T10060 A.
8. Remove poly V-belt (2).
9. ⚠ Ensure, before installing poly V-belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor) are secured tightly.When installing poly V-belt, observe direction of rotation and make sure it is properly seated on pulleys and tensioning elements. — Fit poly V-belt first over crankshaft belt pulley. Finally, push belt onto tensioning roller.
10. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.

🎬 Video walkthrough

Independent video tutorial by AUTODOC (YouTube) — a helpful visual companion to the steps above.

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