Timing belt replacement: Seat Alhambra 2.0 (ATM)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 2.0

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 10 workshop diagrams for ATM

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
2. Turn the camshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
3. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise
4. Drawing: torque settings
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley

6. Remove the timing belt lower covers
7. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

8. Push in the timing belt with firm thumb pressure
9. Align the camshaft timing marks
10. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
11. Check for correct fitting
12. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
13. Tighten the tensioner
14. Repeat the procedure if the tension marks are misaligned
15. Engine support (nuts):
16. Engine mounting bolt(s):
17. Refit the engine support
18. Remove the hoist
19. Refit the timing belt upper cover
20. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
21. Fit the ancillary drive belt
22. Refit the battery
23. Refit the air filter with the inlet hose
24. Refit the engine cover

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• Checking activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
• Removing and installing fuel tank with its attachments and fuel filter
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• CDAA Timing Chain (liviu-test)
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