How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt S 320 CDI 3.2 (220.026, 220.126) Mercedes W220
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 320 (220.065, 220.165), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 430 (220.070, 220.170), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 280 (220.063, 220.163), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 55 AMG (220.073, 220.173), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 4-matic (220.084, 220.184), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 5.0 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). Tools you might need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
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Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the air intake hoses.
  3. Step 5
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  5. Step 7
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Step 8
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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