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How to replace the timing belt on the Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Timing belt

To replace the timing belt on the Volkswagen Polo, lift the car with a jack so you can loosen the bolts securing the front right wheel: this wheel must be completely removed to access the side of the engine block. Here, locate the central nut of the tensioner pulley; once it is removed, you can also slide off the belt to fit the new one, ensuring it is correctly tensioned and verifying that everything functions properly.

Updated on 8 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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