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How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf III Convertible (1E7) – replacement guide
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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.
VW Golf III Convertible (1E7) 1.9 TDI … 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 Golf III Convertible (1E7) and other VW models
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Drive socket # 12
Combination spanner #16
Ratchet wrench
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:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 4
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit. - Step 5
Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. - Step 6
Remove the oil pan cover. - Step 7
Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16. - Step 8
Remove the V-ribbed belt. - Step 9
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. - Step 10
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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