How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 2.0 TDI Passat B6 Variant
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How to change serpentine belt on VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 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.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 14/04/2020
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Passat 3C5. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Combination spanner #16
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
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Replacement: serpentine belt – Passat Variant B6. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  6. Step 6
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  8. Step 8
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Passat B6 3C Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  9. Step 9
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
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