How to Replace Timing Belt Tensioner 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta

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This video shows you how to install a new timing belt tensioner on your 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The timing belt tensioner ensures the correct tension in the engine timing belt to maintain proper contact with cogs and gears. The timing belt tensioner may become frozen, or too loose, and it would need to be replaced.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
2013 Volkswagen Jetta
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
2015 Volkswagen Jetta
2016 Volkswagen Jetta
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Tools you will need:
• Pocket Screwdriver
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/ob2/1AXAA00010
• 16mm Wrench
• 19mm Wrench 1aau.to/ob2/1AXAA00010
• 8mm Wrench 1aau.to/oN/1AXAA00011
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/ogv/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/odf/1AXAA00043
• Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• T25 Driver 1aau.to/oa8/1AXAA00008
• T25 Socket 1aau.to/oa8/1AXAA00008
• T27 Torx Driver
• T27 Torx Socket
• 1/2 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/odf/1AXAA00043
• 1/4 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/ogv/1AXAA00017
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oeN/1AXAA00044
• Block of Wood
• Gloves 1aau.to/oaw/1AXSS00048
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oai/1AXAA00343
• 6mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/on/1AXAA00007
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oci/1AXAA00068
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[@AltruisticWarrior]

High quality video on a job and vehicle that's hard to get any information on. Much appreciated! Just need to add in replacing the water pump but I think I can figure that out... hopefully. 😅 Thanks for the video! I payed 1100 to have this done at 100k, just hitting 200k now. Gotta say, it's a slow engine but it's been extremely reliable and still doesn't burn any noticeable amount of oil between the 10k oil changes.

[@user-by4oq2zw3z]

Very good and informative video. Many thanks

[@dgutherz]

Hey congrats, one of the finest explanations videos I have seen, I followed every step and worked perfect. Tks

[@mtfan]

Can you provide a link for the timing belt tensioner tool? I don’t see in the tool list in the description.

[@Tr-qp3rh]

Unbelievable video. Thank you! 🎉

[@iamnotagoat66]

new subscriber earned. very detailed and informative. i like that you gave the torque spec for the crank pulley too, thanks for that. very hard to find any GOOD info on this car for more involved repairs without an alldata (or similar program) membership.
in the middle of doing valve cover gasket and maybe valve stem seals if I don't have to remove the head. might as well do timing belt and water pump while its apart. Cheers!

[@greglopez7345]

Thanks you, well done n explained well.

[@user-by4oq2zw3z]

I’ve just replaced water pump and cam belt. Got a squeaky noise and have found that I’ve put too much tension on the belt. I’ll have to slightly slacken the belt tensioner. Need to get the 2 pin tool.

[@eroltube100]

Wonderful 👍

[@user-by4oq2zw3z]

Or do bolts work better dry?

[@user-ps8yn4mr7p]

I need help when turning the crank to line up timing mark on cam i got compression stroke and crank turned but not the belt and cam gear. What do i do now? Im not sure how many teeth on the belt the crank gear jumped

[@mcgucci3289]

What codes will i see if u need to do this?

[@user-by4oq2zw3z]

Does anybody use grease or lubricant on their bolts????