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Timing belt replacement: Toyota Avensis 2003 (1CD-FTV)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Toyota Avensis 2003 (1CD-FTV): 66 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

66 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, D-4D

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

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  • The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

1CD-FTV

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  2. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
  3. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  4. Fit the locking pin
  5. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
1CD-FTV? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Note: Place a wooden block on the jack
  2. Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft pulley
  3. Remove the timing belt guide
  4. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Check the timing marks
  2. Fit the tensioner with bolts finger-tight
  3. Check the timing marks again
  4. Refit the engine mounting bracket
  5. Refit the timing belt guide
  6. Fit the timing belt lower cover
  7. Fit the idler pulley
  8. Use the special tools to refit the crankshaft pulley
  9. Note: Insert a 5 mm washer between the special tools
  10. Refit the power steering pulley bracket
  11. Align the timing marks
  12. Fit the compressor drive belt
  13. Refit the injector power unit
  14. Refit the engine lower covers
  15. Refit the front right wheel

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.