Recommended replacement interval for the part category V-Ribbed Belt Set : 10 year / 150000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI (F08, F68) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on OPEL CORSA C (F08, F68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Corsa C Hatchback (X01) and other OPEL models

V-Ribbed Belt Set

V-Ribbed Belts

Water Pump + V-Ribbed Belt Kit

OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI (F08, F68)

Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Torx bit T20
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 5

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use Torx T20.
Step 9

Remove the wheel arch cover.
Step 10

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 11

Remove the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC recommends:

Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 12

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
Step 13

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. Tip:

Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 14

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 15

Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
Step 16

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 17

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat.
Step 18

Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use Torx T20.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 24

Run the engine for a few minutes.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 25

Shut off the engine.

Step 26

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 27

Close the hood.

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