How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 2.5 TDI VW Transporter T5
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How to change serpentine belt on VW Transporter T5 Minibus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF, 7EC) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 2 year / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW TRANSPORTER V Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF). Tools you might need:
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T20
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW TRANSPORTER V Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW TRANSPORTER V Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF). 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
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TRANSPORTER V Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF)
  3. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 8
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Unscrew the fastener of the side plastic cover of the engine. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the oil pan cover. Remove the side plastic cover.
  6. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  8. Step 12
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW TRANSPORTER V Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  9. Step 13
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW TRANSPORTER V Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  10. Step 14
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 15
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
  12. Step 16
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
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