How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.9 TDI Seat Altea XL
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your SEAT ALTEA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). Tools you might need:
Combination spanner #16
Torx bit T25
Fender cover
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Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  3. Step 6
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  5. Step 8
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  6. Step 9
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly. Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
  7. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  8. Step 11
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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