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How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) – 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 : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.6, VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel, VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.2 TSI, VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.2 TSI, VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.4 TGI CNG, VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) 1.4 TSI … View more

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF VII Estate (BA5). List of the tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF VII Estate (BA5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF VII Estate (BA5). Use the following procedure:
  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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF VII Estate (BA5). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  4. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW GOLF VII Estate (BA5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  5. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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