When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 10 year / 150000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 2.0 DI (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 2.2 DTI (F69) 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 Astra G Saloon (T98) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA G Saloon (F69_). Tools you need:
Combination spanner #19
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA G Saloon (F69_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA G Saloon (F69_). Recommended sequence of 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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA G Saloon (F69_). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #19.
  4. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA G Saloon (F69_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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