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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

Using locking pin -T10060 A-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 poly V-belt (no AC compressor) — turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to slacken, then lock it in place.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Locking pin -T10060 A-
Removing
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

–  To slacken poly V-belt, turn tensioning device in anti-clockwise direction -arrow-.
–  Lock tensioner in place with locking pin -T10060 A-.
–  If poly V-belt is to be reinstalled, mark direction of rotation on belt using chalk or felt tip pen before removing.
–  Remove poly V-belt.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

Various versions of the overrunning alternator pulley, -A- or -B-, may be fitted depending on the type and version of alternator.
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

The length of the poly V-belt must be determined according to the → Electronic Parts Catalogue depending on the version of overrunning alternator pulley.
–  Fit poly V-belt as shown in illustration.
1 -  Vibration damper
2 -  Tensioner for poly V-belt
3 -  Alternator
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

–  Turn tensioner in -direction of arrow- and pull out locking pin -T10060 A-.
–  Release tensioner.
–  Check that poly V-belt is properly seated.
–  Start engine and check that poly V-belt runs properly.
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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    Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor
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