How to change serpentine belt on VW Polo 5 – replacement guide
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]


- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- Step 1

Open the hood.
- Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
- Step 4

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
- 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
Install the V-ribbed belt.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 5. Tip:Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
- Step 7

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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