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  3. Golf
    4. : Auxiliary belt replacement

Volkswagen Golf - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 4, Golf IV, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: V-belt
Operation: Auxiliary belt replacement

The replacement of the auxiliary belt is quite simple to carry out, the most delicate part is the adjustment of the tensioner; Then open the front hood and remove the plastic cover, position the car on suitable car stands to facilitate access under the engine compartment and the auxiliary belt tensioner, immediately above the air conditioning compressor; then loosen the tensioner and remove the belt from the pulleys; then disassemble the fastening pins of the tensioner (it consists of a support bracket, a pulley and a small shock absorber), remove it from its seat and install the new ones; then align the new belt to the pulleys, loosen the tensioner to complete its insertion and tension the belt.


Posted on 16 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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