How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 16V (EA04, EA0B, EA11, EA1J) Renault Megane 1 Convertible
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How to change serpentine belt on RENAULT Megane I Convertible (EA) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your RENAULT MEGANE
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 5 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_) 2.0 16V, RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_) 2.0 16V IDE (EA03, EA0P, EA14), RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_) 1.4 16V (EA0D, EA1H, EA0W, EA10), RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_) 1.6 16V (EA04, EA0B, EA11, EA1J) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_). Tools you need:
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
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    Secure the wheels with chocks. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_). 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 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  6. Step 9
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_). Professionals recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  8. Step 11
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  9. Step 12
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13.
  10. Step 13
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley. Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  11. Step 14
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    Rotate 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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