How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.8 Golf 3 Convertible
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How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf III Convertible (1E7) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 12
Combination spanner #16
Ratchet wrench
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). Recommended sequence of 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
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  2. Step 5
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  6. Step 9
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  7. Step 10
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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