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 (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TD, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D 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 (3A2, 35I) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 12
Combination spanner #16
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW PASSAT (3A2, 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 (3A2, 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 (3A2, 35I). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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