Volkswagen Golf Serpentine Belt

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Checked manual example

The 2004 Golf GL 1.9L ALH automatic manual has an accessory drive-belt routing figure marked With A/C. That figure does not establish routing, belt length, tensioner type or replacement steps for other Golf engines and years.

Open the 2004 ALH routing figure

The source drawing identifies the vibration damper, tensioner, generator pulley, power-steering-pump pulley, idler pulley, ribbed belt and A/C-compressor pulley. Open the manual drawing to trace the belt path and read its labels.

View the exact With A/C diagram in the manual

Source: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GL, 1.9L ALH, automatic / Engine Mechanical / Accessory Drive Belts / Drive Belt Routing.

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A different engine, model year or A/C setup may have a different accessory belt. Select your vehicle to find its own manual entry. This accessory belt is separate from the engine timing belt.

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Volkswagen Golf: choose your year, then confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.

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