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 Variant (6V5) 1.4 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 Polo III Van Box Body / Estate (6V5) and other VW models
How to change Serpentine belt on VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5) 1.7 SDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Serpentine belt
How to change V-Ribbed Belt Set on VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5) 1.7 SDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
V-Ribbed Belt Set
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). List of the tools you'll need:
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    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
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 6
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5)
    Step 7
    Remove the wheel.
    Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 9
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 10
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #16.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). Professionals recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 11
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
    Step 12
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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