How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7)
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How to change serpentine belt on VW Spacefox / Space Cross (5Z6, 5Z7, 5Z9) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW SPACEFOX
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). List of the tools you'll need:
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). 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 SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7)
    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 SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). 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 SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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