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 IV Estate (SAB, SAJ) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ) 2.0 TDI, VW CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ) 1.6 TDI, VW CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ) 1.6 TDI, VW CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ) 2.0 TDI 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ). 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 IV Estate (SAB, SAJ). 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 IV Estate (SAB, SAJ)
    Step 7
    Remove the wheel.
    Step 8
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    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 IV Estate (SAB, SAJ). 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
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW CADDY IV Estate (SAB, SAJ). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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