Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Timing Belt on the Peugeot 208

Model: Peugeot 208 MK 1, A9 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Timing belt

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Here’s how to replace the timing belt on the Peugeot 208, taking care to manage the various operations as the task is quite complicated. First, lift the car and then remove the right wheel and the inner wheel arch cover.

Next, remove the engine mount on the right side and proceed to take off the upper timing belt cover, then loosen and unscrew the bolts of the lower cover. Use a hoist to lower the engine, remove the auxiliary belt by loosening the tensioner.

Then, unscrew the bolts securing the central tensioner and remove the crankshaft pulley. Be careful to mark the relative positions of the pulleys with a pin or marker to avoid losing the timing and synchronisation of the engine.

Next, remove the last lower protective cover of the belt and proceed to remove the water pump along with its pulley, at which point you can slide off the belt.


Updated on 3 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How and When to Replace the Timing Belt on the Peugeot 208 1.6 HDI
How and When to Replace the Timing Belt on the Peugeot 208 1.6 HDI
Peugeot 208 (2012-2019 / MK 1, A9) Today's guide provides the main instructions for removing and replacing the timing belt on the Peugeot 208 1.6 HDI; for this engine type, the manufac…
Guide to replacing the timing belt of the Peugeot 208 1.2
Guide to replacing the timing belt of the Peugeot 208 1.2
Peugeot 208 (2012-2019 / MK 1, A9) In this guide we will see the main instructions on how to dismantle and replace the timing belt of the Peugeot 208 1.2. First, lift the vehicle and s…
When to Replace the Timing Belt on the Peugeot 208?
When to Replace the Timing Belt on the Peugeot 208?
Peugeot 208 (2012-2019 / MK 1, A9) The timing belt synchronises the operation of the crankshaft with the camshaft (which controls the movement of valves and pistons) and, in some cases…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Set the Clock on a Fiat Scudo

Setting the time on a Fiat Scudo is a simple and quick operation. First, turn on the vehicle's onboard computer and then press the SET button located on the dashboard. The settings menu will appear on the display; press the "+" button to select the "TIME" option using the "SET" button. Once in the clock menu, you can choose the format and adjust the hours and minutes by pressing the "+", "-" and "SET" buttons. When finished, return to the main menu and then turn off the ignition to complete the reset.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos