When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Golf IV Convertible (1E) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 12
Combination spanner #16
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (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
    Changing Poly V-Belt on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) 1.9 TDI 2001 by yourself
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  5. Step 8
    How to remove VW GOLF 1.6 2002 Poly V-Belt - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  6. Step 9
    How to replace Poly V-Belt on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) 1998: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (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 Mk III Convertible (1E7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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