When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TD 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 PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 12
Combination spanner #16
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). 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
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  6. Step 9
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). 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 PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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