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How to replace the timing belt of the VW Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Timing belt

Replacing the timing belt on a Volkswagen Polo vehicle thanks to our video guide will become a simple experience. The first thing to do is to open the front hood. The second thing to do is to lift the vehicle and remove the right front wheel. The third thing to do is to remove the fender with a 5mm T25. The fourth thing to do is to unscrew the timing belt cover. The fifth thing to do is to loosen the belt to remove it. The sixth thing to do is to remove the timing belt. The seventh thing to do is to reintroduce the belt, tighten it, and close the cover starting with the lower one, so as to reassemble the fender and wheel and then the upper one.

Posted on 5 October 2024 by ScegliAuto

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