Timing belt replacement: VW (CYTA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Renewed: angular torque screws

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• Do not remove the drive shaft on the gearbox side.
• The Locating pin T10340 locks the crankshaft only in the engine rotation direction.
• Replace angular torque screws.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter. Air filter - remove and install
2. Remove the air duct Air duct - remove and install.
3. Press the unlocking pawls and remove the activated charcoal filter hose (2).
4. Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the crankcase ventilation line (1).
5. Disconnect the power connector (2) from the Load pressure control V465.

6. Release the electrical harness (2), the cooling system hose (4) and set them aside.
7. Remove the screw (1) using the Torx T 30 fitting tool T10405.
8. Move the turbocharger nozzle (3) to the left and carefully remove it upwards.
9. Remove the bolts (arrows) and remove the water pump toothed belt cover (1).
10. Remove the screws (arrows) and remove the inlet camshaft closing cover (1).
11. Release the line clamp (3) and move the lines away.
12. Disconnect the connector (arrow) of the Ethanol concentration sensor G708.
13. Disengage the locks (arrows).
14. Remove the fastening screw (2) and remove the cover (1).
15. Remove the lower Poly-V belt protector. General body repairs, exterior66External equipment; Lower floor lining; Lower Poly-V belt protector - remove and install
16. Remove the right front wheel.
17. Remove the right wheel case protector Body - external assembly works66External equipment.
18. Remove the drive shaft on the right wheel roller bearing case. Chassis, axles, steering40Front suspension. [Note: Do not remove the drive shaft on the gearbox side.]
19. ⚠ Risk of engine damages.The Locating pin T10340 can be placed in 2 different positions in the crankshaft.Always check the "“TDC position”", as described! — Remove the Ignition coil 1 with final power stage N70. Ignition coil with final power stage - remove and install.
20. Remove the cylinder 1 spark plug.
21. Insert a screwdriver with a minimum length of 250 mm in the spark plug hole, until reaching the piston head.
22. Turn the crankshaft in the engine rotation direction (arrow), until the cylinder 1 piston is in "“PMI”" position.
23. Keep turning the crankshaft in the engine rotation direction until the screwdriver moves (30 mm) in the (direction of the arrow).
24. Remove the "“TDC”" hole plug in the cylinder block.
25. Install the Locating pin T10340 on the cylinder block, until the stop, and tighten to 30 Nm. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
26. Turn the crankshaft in the engine rotation direction, until the stop. [Note: The Locating pin T10340 locks the crankshaft only in the engine rotation direction.] [Note: The Locating pin T10494 must facilitate the installation process.The camshafts may not be positioned using an impact tool.]
27. ⚠ Risk of engine damages.If the Locating pin T10340 cannot be installed until the stop, the crankshaft position is incorrect!Keep turning the crankshaft in the engine rotation direction, until the stop. — Press using the Assembly tool T10487 in the direction of the (arrow) over the toothed belt.
28. Simultaneously insert the Locating pin T10494 until the stop in the camshaft.
29. Manually tighten the screw (arrow).
30. Adjust valve timing, remove the camshaft toothed belt Remove the camshaft toothed belt.
31. ⚠ Risk of engine damages.Upon completion, check if the Locating pin T10340 and the Locating pin T10494 of the camshaft were removed. — Distribution times are in order. [Note: Replace angular torque screws.]

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