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How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat MK 8, 3G, B8 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Timing belt

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To replace the timing belt on a Volkswagen Passat, lift the car with a jack to access the bolts securing the front right wheel. Remove the wheel along with the corresponding wheel arch to reach the side of the engine.

Here, unscrew the central nut of the tensioner pulley to reduce the tension on the belt. This will allow you to extract the old belt from its position, enabling you to fit the new one, tension it, and check that everything functions correctly.


Updated on 14 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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