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 http://1aau.to/ob2/1AXAA00010
• 16mm Wrench
• 19mm Wrench http://1aau.to/ob2/1AXAA00010
• 8mm Wrench http://1aau.to/oN/1AXAA00011
• 10mm Socket http://1aau.to/ogv/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket http://1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• 16mm Socket http://1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket http://1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket http://1aau.to/odf/1AXAA00043
• Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• T25 Driver http://1aau.to/oa8/1AXAA00008
• T25 Socket http://1aau.to/oa8/1AXAA00008
• T27 Torx Driver
• T27 Torx Socket
• 1/2 Inch Ratchet http://1aau.to/odf/1AXAA00043
• 1/4 Inch Ratchet http://1aau.to/ogv/1AXAA00017
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet http://1aau.to/ohB/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench http://1aau.to/oeN/1AXAA00044
• Block of Wood
• Gloves http://1aau.to/oaw/1AXSS00048
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Safety Glasses http://1aau.to/oai/1AXAA00343
• 6mm Allen Wrench http://1aau.to/on/1AXAA00007
• Floor Jack http://1aau.to/oci/1AXAA00068

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