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:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on CITROEN XSARA PICASSO (N68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Professionals recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  2. Step 3
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  3. Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  5. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  6. Step 7
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Citroen Xsara Picasso. 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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