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Replacing the Timing Belt on the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI

Model: Audi Q3 8U - Years 2011-2018
Part: Timing belt

Follow these simple steps to remove and replace the timing belt on the Audi Q3. First, lift the vehicle and remove the right front wheel and the wheel well; then disconnect the alternator belt and remove the bolts from the crankshaft pulley to take it off, as shown in the video. Next, remove the timing cover, pressing the necessary references for the timing belt replacement; install the new original belt, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 16 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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