How to Replace a Serpentine Belt

How to replace a serpentine belt on a VW Tiguan or any 2.0t CCTA/CBFA Volkswagen engine. The Audi 2.0t will be a similar process. This is a step by step DIY showing exactly how to remove and install a serpentine belt. If your serpentine belt is noisy, has a squeal, or is simply worn out, it may be time to replace it. Thanks to eBay Motors for helping me bring this DIY to you.

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[HumbleMechanic]

Thanks for watching. This is for real a DIY anyone can do! Happy DIYing

[seminoleheights]

Did it in my driveway in about 20 minutes in the dark. Saved me $300 over the stealership which I absolutely couldn’t afford. Thank you so much!

[burnerfromthebloc]

people like you are the backbone of society

[shannonhann]

I'm a 56 year old heart and lungs patient, your video gave me the confidence to fix my 1990 olds 98' belt! I am humbled by this mechanic and grateful for your straight on approach, looks like my 269, 458 will roll on!

[duckbredd]

I really appreciate this. I'm only 16 but I really want to have the knowledge on stuff like this. Thank you- you made it really simple

[DementeDaDventure]

Our Passat belt snapped on road trip, quoted £571 to recover and to this video myself and my wife were able to do this on our own at the side of the road saving us hundreds of the best and most honest mechanic on YouTube (and perhaps the whole world) Big appreciation, wish more mechanics were like this 🙌🙌

[rhuarcaran]

Wow this was so helpful, my dealership was quoting $500 to replace the belt. I bought a replacement for $28 and a long ratchet for $35. It took about 40 minutes as it took me awhile to grasp how to get the belt around the furthest hub without taking the tire off, but it is within anyone's skill to do. I know mechanics need to make a living too, but I just don't see how a 900 percent mark-up is justifiable.

[kenmh]

This is a great video. I used a Allen wrench to secure tensioner. Note: The new belt is so tight that you need to release a lot more tension on belt. It takes a "newbie" about 20-30 minutes to do this job. HM makes it look easy but he also makes you comfortable that you can do it. Believe me, you can do it!

[SpaceHamster]

Just did this on my wife's 2017 Tiguan. Pulling the serpentine belt tensioner... Had to remove a plastic A/C bracket near the headlight and use a 3/8 ratchet with a 12 point 17MM socket and a jack handle to get JUST ENOUGH clearence to stick the allen key in there. Of course VW has a custom tool for this job... Also way easier to replace the belt with the passenger wheel liner off. Thanks Chuck!

[brontoe]

Dear humble mechanic, I appreciate you posting this video. I had a freak accident where a rat decided to take a snooze inside my engine bay and caught inside the serpentine belt. My serpentine belt jumped off its tracks after I decided to drive away. I guess the rat got scared and jumped inside the serpentine belt pulley system. Which caused my entire serpentine belt to jump off the pulley system and returned to its rubber band form. This happened on my 2017 Jetta. Unfortunately this year of Jetta does not have the metric bolt in the center of the pulley but separate on top. What's your video has seriously saved me. Thank you so much ❤️ I would have never gotten my car fixed if i would have taken it to the the dealer which is close now because of the Covid-19. I can appreciate this video very much.

[citrinwarren]

Thanks for taking the time off to be well prepared for this demonstration. Your explanation and tools used help to build my confidence and ability in installing serpentine belts. I will be looking out for more of your videos.

[DanielleBaylor]

Here 5 years later lol. So glad you mentioned the roller thing. Was about to install my belt and alternator. Just spun mine and they're so lose 😂. Definitely wouldn't have thought of that!

[NateBz]

Thanks Charles! Clear and concise. Did this on the wife's '14 SE. Did this without removing anything else. Took about 15 mins, 14 of which was spent trying to wrestle the new belt on to the crank pulley haha!

[MelCormier]

Found this video today. Thank you for the tips to change this belt on my own.

[djorkode]

Please do a coolant flush, it'll help a tone of people out there with a VW... Thanks for the awesome work!

[nicke]

I recently did a supercharger belt on a Audi S4 with 3.0T. It was tight but not a bad job. I couldnt believe how much the dealer wanted to replace just the belt without tensioner

[timbo]

I love these everyday how to vids, things the average guy can do and save a few bucks. Always nice to see a pro do it and step by step it. Thanks!!

[thedungeondelver]

Gotta do this tomorrow morning. Thanks for the video, I hope my 2013 Tiguan S/E/L is as easy to do as you have it. I can't pull the wheel etc. but I think I can get to everything.

[genestump]

Thanks for the video man, I’m having a coil and oil leak worked on by the VW dealership on my 14 Tiguan and they just called me and said hey the serpentine belt has a little split in it. If you want it replaced it will be $315. I said hell no!

[EstevanTH]

This tutorial is really well explained, thank you!
Unfortunately there are many cars out there where the side is not so accessible, making the task a little tricky for beginners. :-(