When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your CITROËN C3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) and other CITROËN models
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Serpentine belt
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V-Ribbed Belt Set
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen C3 1. Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 22
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen C3 1. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  4. Step 5
    Clean the serpentine belt tensioner bracket. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the tensioner lever of the V-ribbed belt. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  7. Step 9
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen C3 1. Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  8. Step 10
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
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