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When and How to Replace the Timing Belt on the Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Transporter T5, MK 5 - Years 2003-2014
Part: Timing belt

Here are useful instructions for removing and replacing the timing belt on the Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI. The manufacturer recommends replacing the timing belt every 130,000 miles or ten years. First, open the bonnet and begin removing the air filter box by disconnecting the hose and unscrewing the fixing screws; then remove the engine mount and take off the timing cover, as shown in the video. Now lift the vehicle to remove the crankshaft pulley, following the video tutorial to complete the replacement!

Updated on 15 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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