When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your PEUGEOT 407
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi 135 (6DRHRH, 6DRHRE, 6DRHRG, 6DRHRJ), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi (6DRHRH), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi (6DRHLG, 6DRHLE) 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 407 (6D_) and other PEUGEOT models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 407 (6D_). Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #15
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 407 (6D_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 407 (6D_). 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 #15.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 407 (6D_). 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 #15.
  4. Step 7
    Changing Poly V-Belt on PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 1.8 (6D6FZB) 2007 by yourself
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – PEUGEOT 407 (6D_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  5. Step 8
    How to remove PEUGEOT 407 2.0 HDi (6DRHRH) 2008 Poly V-Belt - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
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