GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Ribbed Belt: Service and Repair
Poly-ribbed belt removing and installing
Note: When installing the belt, make sure that the belt is correctly seated in the pulley grooves.
Removing
Remove Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80- with retaining ring from lower part of Air Cleaner (ACL) housing. Refer
to Powertrain Management, Fuel Delivery and Air Induction, Air Cleaner Housing See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair
Remove Air Cleaner (ACL) housing complete with Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-.
Tempoaraily install bolt (M8 x 80) into threaded hole -A- of tensioner and thread in until poly-ribbed belt is no longer under tension.
CAUTION: Thread the bolt in only until the poly-ribbed belt can be removed, otherwise the tensioner housing can be damaged.
Remove poly-ribbed belt.
Installing:
NOTE: Before fitting the poly-ribbed belt, make sure that all sub-assemblies (Generator (GEN), air conditioner compressor, power steering
pump) are tight.
Place poly-ribbed belt in position.
Remove M8 x 80 bolt from tensioner.
Install Air Cleaner (ACL) housing complete with Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-.
Connect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80- with retaining ring to lower part of Air Cleaner (ACL) housing.
Start engine and check belt running.