How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 2.0 HDI Peugeot 406 Estate
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your PEUGEOT 406
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 2 year / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tools you might need:
12-point socket # 13
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Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Take the following steps:
  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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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use 12-point socket No.13.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 5
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  4. Step 6
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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