Timing belt replacement: VW 2.0 (ABF)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform codes 2.0, |

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 7 workshop diagrams for ABF

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Remove the ancillary drive belt
2. Push in the timing belt with firm thumb pressure
3. Remove the timing belt upper cover
4. Remove the timing belt lower cover
5. Coolant pump pulley:

6. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
7. Remove the crankshaft pulley

Installation and checks

8. Fit the timing belt onto the tensioner and camshaft gearwheel
9. Tighten the tensioner
10. Turn the engine 2 rotations by hand
11. Check the timing marks and timing belt tension again
12. Fit both timing belt covers
13. Fit the crankshaft pulley
14. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
15. Fit the ancillary drive belt

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