Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk1 > Drive unit | 1.6 ltr./75 kW Engine - Mechanical Components | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Disassembling and assembling engine | Removing and installing V-ribbed belt

Install

Note

Before installing the ribbed V-belt, ensure that all components (alternator, AC compressor, hydraulic pump) are properly installed.

–	Fit the ribbed V-belt.

Routing of ribbed V-belt on vehicles without air conditioning

Routing of ribbed V-belt on vehicles with air conditioning

Note

Engines fitted with an AC compressor are equipped with a double ribbed V-belt.

–	Slacken tensioning device for ribbed V-belt and pull out locking pin -T10060--arrows-.

–	Start engine and check belt run.

Install AC compressor

–	To facilitate the positioning of the AC compressor drive the threaded bushings -B- for fixing screws -A- slightly backwards in the direction of the arrow.

–	Tighten bolts to 45 Nm.

Tightening order of bolts for compact bracket

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