Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt on VW LUPO 6x1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Serpentine belt

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Lupo 6X1. Tools you'll need:

Combination spanner #15

Fender cover

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Lupo 6X1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Lupo 6X1. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 4

Remove the V-ribbed belt.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 5

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Lupo 6X1. Professionals recommend:
Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 6

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 7

Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.

Step 8

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 9

Shut off the engine.
Step 10

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 11

Close the hood.

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