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 (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 BiFuel View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for POLO (9N_) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 9N. List of the tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 9N. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V 2002 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
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  4. Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  6. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 9N. Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  8. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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