When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW SHARAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Sharan VAN (7M) 2.0 (7M8, 7M9), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M8, 7M9), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M6, 7M9), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M9) 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 Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 19
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
    How to change Poly V-Belt on VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M) 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 6
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Step 7
    VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M8, 7M9) 1997 Poly V-Belt replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
  4. Step 8
    Changing Poly V-Belt on VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M6, 7M9) 1998 by yourself
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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