How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 HDi 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 1.6 THP, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi, CITROËN DS3 1.6 VTi, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi LPG … 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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