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Timing belt replacement: Renault Kangoo2 1.5 dCi (K9K-808, K9K-816)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Renault Kangoo2 1.5 dCi (K9K-808/K9K-816): 120 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for RENAULT — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

120 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.5, DCI, 110, FAP, |, 75, 90

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
  • Special tools named: locking tool, locking pin

Don't miss

  • Always fit a new timing belt after removal
  • Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  • Mark the position of the engine support before removal
  • Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

K9K-808(E8)K9K-816(J8)

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
  2. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
  3. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  4. Renew the crankshaft pulley
  5. Renew the crankshaft pulley bolt
K9K-808(E8)? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Disconnect the positive battery cable
  2. Remove one camshaft gearwheel bolt
  3. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  4. Remove the starter motor
  5. Remove the ancillary drive belt
  6. Fit the flywheel locking tool
  7. Remove the crankshaft pulley
  8. Temporarily fit the crankshaft pulley bolt and spacer
  9. Remove the flywheel locking tool
  10. Remove the lower engine support
  11. Disconnect the fuel feed and return lines
  12. Disconnect the fuel feed and return lines from the injection pump
  13. Remove the fuel feed and return lines
  14. Remove the bolts from the subframe
  15. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  16. Mark the position of the engine support before removal
  17. Remove the engine support
  18. Remove the timing belt covers
  19. Remove the cylinder head front mounting bracket
  20. Remove the access plug
  21. Align the camshaft timing marks
  22. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
  23. Turn the crankshaft slowly to TDC and lock it
  24. Fit the camshaft locking pin
  25. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  26. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Fit the timing belt
  2. Align the timing marks on the timing belt with the marks on the gearwheels
  3. Pre-tension the timing belt
  4. Use an Allen key
  5. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
  6. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
  7. Check that the camshaft gearwheels are not at the end of the slots
  8. Repeat the procedure if required
  9. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  10. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
  11. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  12. Check that the camshaft locking pin can be fitted
  13. Note: Correct the position of the camshaft gearwheel if the special tool does not fit
  14. Loosen the tensioner pulley, keeping it steady with a hexagonal wrench
  15. Turn the tensioner clockwise to align both marks
  16. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
  17. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel bolts
  18. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  19. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  20. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
  21. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  22. Fit the camshaft locking pin
  23. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
  24. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  25. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  26. Refit the access plug
  27. Apply sealant
  28. Refit the cylinder head bracket
  29. Refit the timing belt covers
  30. Refit the engine support
  31. Note: Align the engine support
  32. Remove the engine support tool
  33. Fit the subframe bolts
  34. Reconnect the fuel feed and return lines
  35. Refit the lower engine support
  36. Fit the flywheel locking tool
  37. Fit the crankshaft pulley
  38. Note: Use a new bolt
  39. Remove the flywheel locking tool
  40. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  41. Refit the starter motor
  42. Reconnect the oil pressure sensor
  43. Reconnect the oil temperature sensor
  44. Refit the coolant reservoir
  45. Refit the reinforcement brace
  46. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
  47. Refit the front right wheel
  48. Refit the engine covers
  49. Reconnect the battery

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.