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Volkswagen New Beetle L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Volkswagen
Model
New Beetle
Engine
L4-2.0L (BEV)
Year
2004
Section
Drive Belt › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 2
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed belt, removing and installing 

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

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T20167 Locking pin

Removing 

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Remove right side insulation tray:

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Remove engine cover

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Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.

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Turn tensioning device in direction of arrow to relieve tension on ribbed belt.

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Lock tensioning element using locking pin T20167

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Remove ribbed belt.

Installing 

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Install in reverse order.

Note:   
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Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (Generator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.

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When installing the ribbed belt observe belt direction of rotation and that the belt is seated correctly in the belt pulleys.

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On models which do not have an air conditioning system place the ribbed belt over the Generator pulley last.

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For models with an air conditioning system place the ribbed belt over the air conditioning compressor last.

After completing repairs always:
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Start engine and check belt running.

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Parts & tools for this job For 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0L

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