When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW CADDY
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA) 1.6 TDI, VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA) 1.6 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA). List of the tools you'll need:
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 6
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA)
    Step 7
    Remove the wheel.
    Step 8
    How to change Poly V-Belt on VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA) 2015 - free PDF and video manuals
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 9
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 10
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #16.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA). Professionals recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 11
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
    Step 12
    VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA) 2.0 TDI 4motion 2017 Poly V-Belt replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW CADDY ALLTRACK Box (SAA). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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