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 (9N4) 1.6 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 Saloon (9N4) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO Saloon (9N4). Tools you need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO Saloon (9N4). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO Saloon (9N4). Take the following 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
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 5
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 6
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO Saloon (9N4). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  4. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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