When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 1.6, VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW POLO 5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) and other VW models
How to change Serpentine belt on VW Polo 5 Saloon 1.6 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Serpentine belt
How to change V-Ribbed Belt Set on VW Polo 5 Saloon 1.6 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair V-Ribbed Belt Set
How to change Water Pump + V-Ribbed Belt Kit on VW Polo 5 Saloon 1.6 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Water Pump + V-Ribbed Belt Kit
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 5. Tools you need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 5. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Poly V-Belt on VW Polo 5 Saloon 2009 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 1.6 TDI 2010 Poly V-Belt - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    VW Polo 5 Saloon 1.4 2011 Poly V-Belt replacement: free workshop manuals
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Poly V-Belt on VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 1.2 TSI 2012 by yourself
    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  5. Step 5
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 5. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 6
    How to remove VW POLO 1.6 2013 Poly V-Belt - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 5. Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Poly V-Belt on VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 2014: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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