Timing belt replacement: Skoda Felicia 1.9 D (AEF)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.9, D

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

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• Always fit a new timing belt after removal
• Use a wrench to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
2. Engine hoist:
3. Remove the coolant pump pulley
4. Remove the injection pump locking pin
5. Remove the camshaft adjustment device

6. Align the crankshaft timing marks on the flywheel/gearbox
7. Lock the camshaft
8. Lower engine support:
9. Lower the engine slightly
10. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolt
11. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
12. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel
13. Remove the timing belt
14. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolt

Installation and checks

15. Push in the timing belt with firm thumb pressure
16. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
17. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel
18. Rotate the engine 2 rotations by hand
19. Check the timing marks again
20. Fit both timing belt covers
21. Crankshaft pulley outer bolts:
22. Fit the crankshaft pulley
23. Refit the coolant pump pulley
24. Refit the valve cover
25. Refit the engine support
26. Fit the ancillary drive belt

Other SKODA procedures

• Removing and installing parts of the lubrication system
• Dismantling and assembling pistons and conrods
• Removing and installing fuel tank with its attachments
• Checking and adjusting injection pump timing
• Checking engine temperature sender – VW 1.9 D AEF
• Skoda 1.9 TDI / 2.0 8V Injector R&I
• Skoda 2.0 16V TDI Injector R&I
• Skoda 1.4 TDI Injector R&I
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