When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your CITROËN XSARA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 2.0 HDI 90, CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 2.0 HDi 109 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for XSARA Break (N2) and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). Professionals recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). Take the following steps:
  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
    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 #16.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  4. Step 7
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
    Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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