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 VIVO Hatchback 1.6 16V, VW POLO VIVO Hatchback 1.4, VW POLO VIVO Hatchback 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

Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. Tools you need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. 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
    How to change Poly V-Belt on VW POLO VIVO Hatchback 2010 - free PDF and video manuals
    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
    VW POLO VIVO Hatchback 1.6 16V 2012 Poly V-Belt replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. 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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