SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• ◆ VAS 5024 Spring-type hose clip pliers
• ◆ Hexagon bolt M8x45

Removing ribbed belt

Note:

Before removing the ribbed belt mark the direction of rotation. When installing the belt ensure it is correctly seated in the pulley.

• ‒ Remove engine cover.

• ‒ → Pull off return hose -1- (with blue marking) and collect escaping fuel with a rag.
• ‒ Seal the pipes so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt etc.
• ‒ Observe rules for cleanliness .
• ‒ Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.

• ‒ → Screw M8x45 bolt in threaded hole -A- of tensioner until the ribbed belt is no longer under tension.

Note:

Screw bolt in only until the ribbed belt can be removed. Otherwise the tensioner housing can be damaged.

• ‒ Remove noise insulation tray.
• ‒ Remove ribbed belt.

Installing ribbed belt

• ‒ Install in reverse order.

Notes:

• ◆ Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power assisted steering vane pump) are secured tightly.
• ◆ When fitting the ribbed belt observe belt direction of rotation and that the belt is seated correctly in the belt pulleys.

• ‒ → Fit ribbed belt.
• ‒ Remove M8 bolt from the tensioner!

After completing repairs always:

• ‒ Start engine and check belt running.
• ‒ Install noise insulation tray.
• ‒ Install engine cover.