When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category V-ribbed belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 TURBO (169.034, 169.334), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 170 (169.032, 169.332), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 (169.032, 169.332), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 150 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 (169.033, 169.333) 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 A-Class (W169) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). Tools you might need:
Combination spanner #15
Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 2
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 4
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  4. Step 5
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
Comments – 2
  • user_#1250147
    20.11.2022 12:32
    Member
    We didn't get help
    Please can you show as a full picture
  • Anna Johnson
    09.12.2022 10:24
    Member
    Additional instructions can be found in the video.
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