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How to change serpentine belt on OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 150000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35) … 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 H Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
Serpentine belt
Alternative products

Combination spanner #19
Torx bit T25
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA H Estate (L35). Tip:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 4Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 5Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
- Step 6Remove the wheel arch cover.
- Step 7Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 8Remove the V-ribbed belt.Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA H Estate (L35). AUTODOC experts recommend:Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 9Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
- Step 10Install the V-ribbed belt.Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL ASTRA H Estate (L35). Tip:Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
- Step 11Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 12Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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