Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 2 year / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Serpentine belt

Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 (8B). List of the tools you'll need:

Combination spanner #16

Fender cover

Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 (8B). AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 (8B). Recommended sequence of steps:

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

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 5

Remove the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 (8B). Tip:
Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 6

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 7

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 406 (8B). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 8

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 9

Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
Step 10

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #16.

Step 11

Lower the car.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Shut off the engine.

Step 14

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 15

Close the hood.

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