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Guide to replacing the timing chain of the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

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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Today's main steps will show us how to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. First, we open the hood of the car and start disassembling and removing the engine support and the cylinder head cover, disconnecting the various hoses and the coolant pipe; we lift the car to remove the drive belt and the crankshaft pulley, then removing the distribution cover.

At this point, we follow the instructions indicated in the maintenance manual to replace the chain, and then correctly time the engine.


Posted on 19 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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