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Replacing the Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Polo 1.2

Model: Volkswagen Polo - Years 2009-2017
Part: Timing belt

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Detailed instructions - Let’s go through the steps on how to remove and replace the timing belt on a Volkswagen Polo 1.2. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start by removing the engine mount and the coolant reservoir; raise the vehicle and remove the front right wheel and the wheel arch liner, disconnecting the auxiliary belt. At this point, remove the crankshaft pulley, then remove the timing belt; disconnect the coolant pipe, taking the necessary references for the replacement of the timing belt. The water pump is also replaced in this case.

Posted on 6 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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