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How to Replace the Timing Belt on a VW Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Timing belt

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Replacing the timing belt on a Volkswagen Polo will become a simple experience thanks to our video guide. The first step is to open the front bonnet.

The second step is to lift the vehicle and remove the front right wheel. The third step is to remove the wheel arch liner using a T25 Torx bit. The fourth step is to unscrew the timing belt cover.

The fifth step is to loosen the belt to remove it. The sixth step is to remove the timing belt. The seventh step is to reintroduce the new belt, tighten it, and close the cover, starting with the lower one, so you can reassemble the wheel arch liner and wheel, and then the upper cover.


Updated on 28 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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