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How to Replace the Alternator Belt on a Volkswagen Golf 7 1.6 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: V-belt

This guide shows how to remove and replace the alternator belt or serpentine belt on the seventh series Volkswagen Golf with a 1.6 TDI engine. First, remove the front wheel by lifting the vehicle; then remove the right wheel arch liner and the lower engine cover to access the alternator belt. At this point, use a 16 mm socket spanner to loosen the belt tensioner, allowing you to remove the belt; replace it with a new one of the correct type, ensuring it is fitted correctly and then rotate it by hand.

Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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