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How and When to Replace the Timing Belt on a Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Model: Volkswagen New Beetle 9C, MK 2 - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Timing belt

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This guide will show you how and when to replace the timing belt on a Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI; the manufacturer states that the timing belt should be replaced between 62,000 and 112,000 miles, or every 5 to 6 years. So, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start removing the engine mount and the timing cover; then remove the front right wheel and the wheel arch liner, disconnecting the serpentine belt and removing the crankshaft pulley.

Now proceed with the replacement of the timing belt, following the video tutorial to the end!


Posted on 22 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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