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How to change serpentine belt on RENAULT Espace III (JE) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 5 year / 120000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_) 2.0, RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_) 2.0 16V (JE0N, JE0L, JE02) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_) 2.0, RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_) 2.0 16V (JE0N, JE0L, JE02) … 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 ESPACE III (JE0_) and other RENAULT models
Serpentine belt
Alternative products

Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Fender cover
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
- Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 4Raise the car.Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_). Tip from AUTODOC:If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.Step 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_)
- Step 6Remove the wheel.
- Step 7Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 8Remove the wheel arch cover.
- Step 9Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13.
- Step 10Remove the V-ribbed belt.Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_). Professionals recommend:Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 11Install the V-ribbed belt.AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
- Step 12Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13.
- Step 13Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley. Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
- Step 14Rotate the crankshaft several times to check whether the new V-ribbed belt is working correctly. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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