Sunday, November 21, 2010

How to change a serpentine belt on a 2000 VW bettle?

Bring it to the dealer or a mechanic. That's a job you really don't want to screw up.How to change a serpentine belt on a 2000 VW bettle?
Before you begin, take some pictures or make a drawing of how the belt is attached. This will save you a lot of time when putting the new belt on.



First disconnect the air intake boot and vacuum line off the intake. Then take an adjustable wrench (crescent) and on the tensioner there is a tab sticking straight up place wrench on this and pull back to release belt tension but don't allow it to slipoff the tab. Remove belt (thats the easy part) I found if you have a helping hand it is much easier for the install. Put the belt around all the upper pullys first. Have your helper pull the tensioner back and slip the belt on the bottom pully last i mean the power steering pully the one on the bottom closest to the front of the car. reinstall hoses. Good LuckHow to change a serpentine belt on a 2000 VW bettle?
Get in car. Start car. Drive to shop. Tell man I need belt. Go have coffee. Go back to shop. pay man. Belt changed.