When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your NISSAN CUBE
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 160000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN CUBE (Z12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN CUBE (Z12) 1.5 dCi 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 CUBE (Z12) and other NISSAN models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN CUBE (Z12). Tools you need:
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Clip removal tool
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN CUBE (Z12). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN CUBE (Z12). Use the following procedure:
  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
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 5
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN CUBE (Z12)
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel arch cover. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a combination spanner #10.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket.
  10. Step 13
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  12. Step 15
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN CUBE (Z12). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 16
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  13. Step 17
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  14. Step 18
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
  15. Step 19
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
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