When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your FIAT SIENA
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.

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 Siena (178_, 172_) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT SIENA (178_). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # E18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT SIENA (178_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT SIENA (178_). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT SIENA (178_)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Pry up the hydraulic power steering belt. Use a crowbar. Turn the crankshaft pulley. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the hydraulic power steering belt.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the tensioner pulley of the V-ribbed belt. Use a wire brush.
  8. Step 9
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  10. Step 11
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – FIAT SIENA (178_). AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 12
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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