Auxiliary belt replacement: VW T5 ancil drive (BZB, CAAA, CAAB, CAAC, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg III (CR, 2018–); platform codes 1.8, TSI, |, 2.0, TDI

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 74 workshop diagrams for BZB

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Remove the engine lower cover
2. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise until the locking pin fits
3. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
4. Remove the ancillary drive belt

Installation and checks

5. Refit the ancillary drive belt

6. Note: Check that the direction of travel is as marked
7. Fit the tensioner pulley last
8. Tensioner locking pin:
9. Note: Release the tensioner slowly
10. Check that tension is applied to the belt
11. Start the engine
12. Check the tensioner and/or the belt for correct fitting
13. Refit the engine lower cover

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