Timing belt kit installation instructions enhanced as Gates goes digital

Digital, engine-specific installation instructions supplied with every Gates PowerGrip® timing belt kit sold

Timing belt kit installation instructions enhanced as Gates goes digital
Gates digital installation instructions.

QR codes will be included in all Gates timing belt kit boxes, providing mechanics with a direct link to OE-based and engine-specific installation procedures on screen.

In place of paper instructions within each box, mechanics can access mobile-friendly, digital instructions by scanning a QR code or entering the product key via a computer.

As well as introducing more visual content and a step-by-step format, the changeover will allow Gates to add further digital enhancements over time.

Elise Cappelle, Gates product manager, automotive replacement, said: “Mechanics will now be able to consult a fully illustrated version of the most up-to-date, engine-specific installation instructions online.

“Instructions will be available in 27 different languages, offering garages throughout the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) greater clarity and time savings as they can process the information in their local language.”

After scanning the QR code and selecting the appropriate vehicle, installers are directed to OE-based and engine-specific fitting instructions that contain clear drawings to help guide them through the entire installation process, step by step.

All the information needed to perform the proper replacement job is at hand, including belt routing and torque settings; even the special tools are listed and pictured.

“The changeover is part of Gates’ ‘We Think Garage’ initiative. We continually work to help mechanics improve performance and eliminate installation errors, ultimately reducing the number of workshop comebacks,” Cappelle said.

“The digital application also provides an added layer of security to help garages identify counterfeit parts before they are fitted.”

The digital login process used to access the installation instructions detects non-genuine parts, reducing the risk for garages of installing poor-quality fake parts.

An incorrect code triggers an ‘error’ message, generating a reporting form which the mechanic can use to notify Gates that counterfeit parts may have been identified.

Timing belt kits will include digital instructions and QR codes, as well as paper instructions, during an introductory phase to help garages make a smooth transition.

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