Recommended replacement interval for the part category V-Ribbed Belts : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 BiFuel, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T GTI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 4motion, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 4motion, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) and other VW models

V-Ribbed Belts

V-Ribbed Belt Set

          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion Diesel (150 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI Diesel (115 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 Petrol (100 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 BiFuel Petrol/Natural Gas (CNG) (116 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 4motion Petrol (115 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion Diesel (115 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 Petrol (125 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI Diesel (130 hp)
        
          V-Ribbed Belts for VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI Diesel (101 hp)

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 4. Tools you might need:

                          Brake cleaner 
                        
                          Copper grease 
                        
                          Drive socket # 16 
                        
                          Torx bit T20
                        
                          Combination spanner #16
                        
                          Wheel impact socket #17
                        
                          Ratchet wrench
                        
                          Torque wrench
                        
                          Tap wrench
                        
                          Flat Screwdriver
                        
                          Fender cover
                        
                          Wheel chock

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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 4. AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 4. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.
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 Golf 4
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.Unscrew the fastener of the side plastic cover of the engine.Use Torx T20.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

Remove the oil pan cover.Remove the side plastic cover.
Step 10

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 11

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Step 12

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC:

Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 13

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 4. Tip:

Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 14

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16.Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
Step 16

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
Step 17

Install the side plastic panel. Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 18

Screw in the fasteners of the side plastic cover of the engine. Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.Use Torx T20.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Golf 4
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 24

Switch on the ignition.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 25

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 26

Close the hood.

Step 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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