How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 2.0 TDI VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF)
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW CALIFORNIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tools you need:
Combination spanner #16
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Take the following steps:
  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
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 4
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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.
  3. Step 5
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  4. Step 6
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly. Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
  5. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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