When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your OPEL VECTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 10 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Vectra C Saloon (Z02) 1.8 (F69), OPEL Vectra C Saloon (Z02) 1.6 (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 Vectra C Saloon (Z02) and other OPEL models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA C. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #19
Torx bit T25
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA C. Tip:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA C. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  6. Step 9
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  7. Step 10
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – OPEL VECTRA C. Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  8. Step 11
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
  9. Step 12
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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