Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Scala Hatchback 1.6 SRE … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Serpentine belt

Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Scala Schrägheck. List of the tools you'll need:

Combination spanner #16

Fender cover

Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Scala Schrägheck. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Scala Schrägheck. Use the following procedure:

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

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 5

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Step 6

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.

Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Scala Schrägheck. Tip:
Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 7

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Scala Schrägheck. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 8

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 9

Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
Step 10

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.

Step 11

Lower the car.

Step 12

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 13

Shut off the engine.

Step 14

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 15

Close the hood.

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