When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your NISSAN SENTRA
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.

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Sentra VII (B17) and other NISSAN models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN SENTRA (B17). Tools you need:
Wire brush
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Ear clamp pliers
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN SENTRA (B17). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN SENTRA (B17). Take the following steps:
  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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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN SENTRA (B17)
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use ear clamp pliers. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the bumper reinforcement bar to the subframe. Use a drive socket #13.
  8. Step 11
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  10. Step 13
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN SENTRA (B17). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 14
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – NISSAN SENTRA (B17). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  11. Step 15
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
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