When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your FIAT 500
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 8 year / 140000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT 500L (351_, 352_) 1.3 D Multijet (199LXY1A, 199LXY11), FIAT 500L (351_, 352_) 1.3 D Multijet (199.LYM11, 199.LYM1A) 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 500L (351_, 352_) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT 500L. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #15
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT 500L. Professionals recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT 500L. 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 #15.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 6
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #15.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT 500L. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 7
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
    Step 8
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT 500L. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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