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How to change serpentine belt on VW Passat B3/B4 Estate (3A5, 35i) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
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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.
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
Serpentine belt
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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:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 4Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
- Step 5Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
- Step 6Remove the oil pan cover.
- Step 7Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
- Step 8Remove the V-ribbed belt.
- Step 9Return 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.
- Step 10Install 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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