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How to replace the serpentine belt in the Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009
Part: V-belt

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the serpentine belt in the Volkswagen Polo, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, make sure that the engine is cool enough, then lift the right front side of the vehicle, taking the necessary safety measures, and remove the wheel. Next, grab the tensioner using a 16mm wrench, move it upwards to loosen the tension and remove the old belt. At this point, all that's left is to position the replacement following the diagram and loosen the tensioner in the same way.

Posted on 15 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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