When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your NISSAN MICRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 5 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.0 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt on NISSAN MICRA K12 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. Tools you need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Clip removal tool
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. Tip:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K12
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the plastic clips of the wheel arch liner. Move the part aside. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen the tensioner pulley fastener. Use a combination spanner #14.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the serpentine belt. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the tensioner pulley fastener. Use a combination spanner #14.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the serpentine belt. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  12. Step 13
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  13. Step 14
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
  14. Step 15
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    Tighten the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  16. Step 17
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Nissan Micra K12. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
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