Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual page 27

Swivel tensioning device in -direction of
–
arrow- to slacken the V-ribbed belt and
secure with locating bolts -T10060-.
Note
The tensioning device can also be locked
using a 3 mm hexagon wrench.
– Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Installing the V-ribbed belt
Note
Before installing the ribbed V-belt, ensure
that all components (alternator, AC
compressor, hydraulic pump) are properly
installed.
– Fit the ribbed V-belt.
Slacken ribbed V-belt tensioning device.
–
Pull out locating bolts -T10060--arrows-.
– Start engine and check belt run.
Note
Engines fitted with an AC compressor are
equipped with a double ribbed V-belt.
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