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Guide to Replacing the Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Timing belt

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In this guide, we will discover the main instructions on how to dismantle and replace the timing belt on a Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI. First, open the engine bonnet of the vehicle and begin by removing the engine support and the coolant reservoir to subsequently remove the side cover of the timing belt.

Next, remove the air filter box by lifting the vehicle and then dismantling the crankshaft pulley.

At this point, it will be possible to remove the toothed belt, replacing it with the new original one.


Posted on 23 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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