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How to replace the timing belt on the Mercedes GLA?

Model: Mercedes Gla W156, MK 1 - Years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Timing belt

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To replace the timing belt on the Mercedes GLA, lift the car so that the front right wheel is off the ground: this wheel can now be removed along with the corresponding wheel arch cover to access the left side of the engine block. Here you will find the tensioner pulley, which can be removed by loosening the central nut and thereby reducing the tension on the belt: the new belt can now be fitted to ensure everything functions correctly.


Updated on 8 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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