When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your CITROËN C2
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.1, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 27
HEX bit no.H8
1/4" square drive extension bar
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Clip removal tool
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tools you might need:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN C2 (JM_)
  3. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 8
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a clip removal tool. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  6. Step 10
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    Release the coolant pipe fasteners.
  7. Step 11
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    Clean the tensioner pulley fastener. Use a wire brush.
  8. Step 12
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    Loosen the tensioner pulley fastener. Use HEX No.H8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 13
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a 1/4" square drive extension bar. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  11. Step 15
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  12. Step 16
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    Tension the belt by turning the tensioner pulley clockwise. Use a 1/4" square drive extension bar. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip:
    Keep the belt taut until you've tightened the tensioner pulley fastener.
  13. Step 17
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    Tighten the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use HEX No.H8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
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