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How to change serpentine belt on CITROËN C5 III (RD_) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your CITROËN C5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C5 III (RD_) 2.0 HDi, CITROËN C5 III (RD_) 2.0 HDi, CITROËN C5 III (RD_) 2.0 HDi (RDRHDA) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for C5 III (RD_) and other CITROËN models
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Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #15
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #15.
  4. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  5. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
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