How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 HDi 90 Citroen DS3 Hatchback
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your CITROËN DS3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 95 LPG, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 98, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 155, CITROËN DS3 1.6 VTi 120, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 95, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 150 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN DS3. Tools you need:
Combination spanner #30
Fender cover
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN DS3 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #30.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN DS3. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 5
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Step 6
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  4. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #30.
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