serpentine belt tensioner removal

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
75,000 MILES
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MLEYVA01
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How do I remove the serpentine belt tensioner on an 2005 2.5 liter jetta. Is there a video available. What tools will I need. What do have to remove to gain access?
May 7, 2013 at 9:05 PM
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EXOVCDS
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There are two... see the attached image. Which one?

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May 9, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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RONN51
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What do I need to get this tensioner off of my 05 vw jetta2.5
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Jan 27, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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KASEKENNY
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That type bolt is called an allen socket. You can use an allen set but I would recommend getting a socket set so that you can use your ratchet.

I am not sure what size but it looks like a 3/8 allen. I included a picture of the socket set so you can find what you need.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Jan 27, 2020 at 7:37 PM
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RONN51
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Thank you. I will try that I will let u know if it works.
Jan 28, 2020 at 3:09 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Sounds great. Thanks for the info. Let us know if you have any other issues with this. Thanks
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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RONN51
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Is that the main drive tensioner?
Jan 28, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Not sure I understand the question. Do you mean is that bolt the one you need to remove to get the tensioner off or to just release the tension on the belt to remove the belt?
Jan 29, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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RONN51
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I took the tensioner off and put the new one on. thanks for your help.
Jan 30, 2020 at 3:20 AM
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Got it. Thanks for the update. Please come back to 2CarPros if you need more help. Thanks.
Jan 30, 2020 at 6:13 PM