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How to replace the timing belt on the Audi A3 2.0 TDi?

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Timing belt

To replace the timing belt on the Audi A3 2.0 TDi, open the bonnet to access the components inside the engine bay. This will allow you to remove obstructing parts on the left side of the engine bay, such as the windscreen washer reservoir. Now, access the pulleys around which the belt is arranged: by unscrewing the central pins of the pulleys, you can reduce the tension of the belt and remove it. Then, replace it with a new spare part, reassembling all previously removed components.

Updated on 15 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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