How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 (L48) Vauxhall Astra H
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VAUXHALL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 10 year / 150000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. List of the tools you'll need:
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #15
Torx bit T20
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    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.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T20.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  7. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  9. Step 12
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  10. Step 13
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  11. Step 14
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  12. Step 15
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
  13. Step 16
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #15.
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