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Guide to Replacing the Timing Belt on the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI

Model: Skoda Rapid MK 1 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Timing belt

Today, discover the necessary guide to remove and replace the timing belt on the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI. First, open the bonnet of your car and start by removing the plastic cover and the timing cover; to do this, first remove the engine mount and disconnect the auxiliary belt. At this point, remove the crankshaft pulley to access the timing belt; then undo the belt tensioners to remove and replace the timing belt with a new one, following the video to the end!

Updated on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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