How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 i 16V (F35) Opel Vectra B Estate
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How to change serpentine belt on OPEL Vectra B Estate (J96) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your OPEL VECTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.2 DTI 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.2 DTI 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.0 DTI 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.0 DI 16V (F35) … View more

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Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). Tools you need:
Combination spanner #19
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Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). 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 VECTRA B Estate (31_). 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 VECTRA B Estate (31_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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