How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.4 HDi 70 (SC8HZC, SC8HR0, SC8HP4) Citroën C3 II
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How to change serpentine belt on CITROËN C3 II (SC) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your CITROËN C3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.1 BiFuel, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4 LPG … View more

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C3 II. 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
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Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C3 II. Tools you might need:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C3 II. 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 C3 II. 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 C3 II
  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 C3 II. 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 C3 II. 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 C3 II. 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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