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Replacement of the timing belt of the Fiat 500 1.2

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Timing belt

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Today we will see the guidelines for replacing the timing belt of the Fiat 500 1.2. First, we open the hood and start disassembling and removing the engine support and the distribution cover, unscrewing the nuts and bolts; then we disconnect the V-belt and remove the crankshaft pulley from below.

At this point, we loosen the tensioner, thus removing the timing belt; we install the new original one and replace the water pump kit if necessary, following the video tutorial until the end!


Posted on 17 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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