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Volkswagen New Beetle L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection

Make
Volkswagen
Model
New Beetle
Engine
L4-2.0L (BEV)
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt › Testing and Inspection
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection
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Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection

Semi-automatic toothed belt tensioning roller, checking 

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required 

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T10020 Two hole pin wrench

Installed position 

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Angled retainer (arrow) must locate in cutout on cylinder head.

Requirements 

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Engine must only be hand touch warm.

Work sequence 

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Set engine to TDC No. 1 cylinder.

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Press hard with thumb on toothed belt. Indicator -2- must move.

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Release thumb pressure on toothed belt and turn crankshaft two turns in engine direction of rotation until engine is again at TDC No. 1 cylinder.
Last 45° (1/8 turn) must be performed without stopping.
Tensioning roller must return to its original position (notch -1- and indicator -2- are again aligned).

Note:  Use a mirror when checking.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

Parts & tools for this job For 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0L

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