cwok80
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Tustin, CA
I know there are several threads on this but wanted to consolidate the info.
To replace the drive/accessory belt for a 2.0T FSI on a MKV GTI
1. buy the belt, part number 6PK1055
2. raise the car and support it on stand.
3. remove passanger side lower wheel well liner using a T-20 torx bit, you should remove 7-10 bolts, to move it down to get access to the crankshaft pulley and the ac pulley.
4. open up the hood, where the belt is, the tensioner is attached to a housing that has a tab which you can pull to the right using a 17mm open wrench. Pull it to lift the tensioner from the belt. you can than lock it in the lifted position with a allen key.
5. remove the belt
6. put in the new belt according to the routing of the diagram attached.
7. remove the allen key, the tensioner should go back in to its position.
8. start the car, observe the belt for several minutes, any strange noises or the belt slipping redo the installation.
9. Put back the wheel well liner.
Congrats, you just saved your self over $100 in service and parts fees .
To replace the drive/accessory belt for a 2.0T FSI on a MKV GTI
1. buy the belt, part number 6PK1055
2. raise the car and support it on stand.
3. remove passanger side lower wheel well liner using a T-20 torx bit, you should remove 7-10 bolts, to move it down to get access to the crankshaft pulley and the ac pulley.
4. open up the hood, where the belt is, the tensioner is attached to a housing that has a tab which you can pull to the right using a 17mm open wrench. Pull it to lift the tensioner from the belt. you can than lock it in the lifted position with a allen key.
5. remove the belt
6. put in the new belt according to the routing of the diagram attached.
7. remove the allen key, the tensioner should go back in to its position.
8. start the car, observe the belt for several minutes, any strange noises or the belt slipping redo the installation.
9. Put back the wheel well liner.
Congrats, you just saved your self over $100 in service and parts fees .