Removing and installing poly V-belt - Jetta from MY 2011 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: 15 mm ring spanner

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• Swivel tensioning element (2) using 15 mm ring spanner (A) in (direction of rotation) and hold using locking pin T10060A.
• When installing poly V-belts, check direction of rotation and proper seating of belts in belt pulleys.

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📋 Procedure

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3. ⚠ If a used belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen for re-installation. — Swivel tensioning element (1), as shown, using 15 mm ring spanner (A) in (direction of rotation) and hold using locking pin T10060A.
4. Remove poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor.
5. ⚠ If a used belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen for re-installation. — Relieve tension in tensioning element (1) for air conditioner compressor poly V-belt (pull out locking pin T10060A).

6. Insert locking pin T10060A in tensioning element (2).
7. Swivel tensioning element (2) using 15 mm ring spanner (A) in (direction of rotation) and hold using locking pin T10060A.
8. Remove poly V-belt for alternator, vane pump and coolant pump.
9. Place poly V-belt for alternator, vane pump and coolant pump on belt pulleys first and idler roller last (4).
10. Before tensioning poly V-belt, turn compressor pulley and check that poly V-belt is correctly seated in belt pulleys.
11. Before installing poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor, lock tensioning device using locking pin T10060A. [Note: When installing poly V-belts, check direction of rotation and proper seating of belts in belt pulleys.]
12. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.

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