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How to change serpentine belt on RENAULT Megane I Hatchback (BA) – 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 MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.4 e (BA0E, BA0V), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 2.0 16V (BA0H), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 16V (BA04, BA0B, BA11, BA1J, BA16, BA19, BA1K, BA1V,..., RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.4 16V (BA0D, BA1H, BA0W, BA10), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.8 16V (BA06, BA12, BA1A, BA1M, BA1R), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 LPG … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.4 e (BA0E, BA0V), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 2.0 16V (BA0H), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 16V (BA04, BA0B, BA11, BA1J, BA16, BA19, BA1K, BA1V,..., RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.4 16V (BA0D, BA1H, BA0W, BA10), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.8 16V (BA06, BA12, BA1A, BA1M, BA1R), RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 LPG … 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 MEGANE I (BA0/1_) and other RENAULT models
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 MEGANE I (BA0/1_) – 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 3
Secure the wheels with chocks. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. - Step 4Raise the car.Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_). 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
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) - Step 6
Remove the wheel. - Step 7
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. - Step 8
Remove the wheel arch cover. - Step 9
Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. - Step 10
Remove the V-ribbed belt.Replacement: serpentine belt – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_). Professionals recommend:Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary. - Step 11
Install the V-ribbed belt.AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly. - Step 12
Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. - Step 13
Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley. Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. - Step 14
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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