When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VAUXHALL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.6 (L67), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67) 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 Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #19
Torx bit T25
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tip:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 5
    How to replace VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67) 2006 Poly V-Belt - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
  5. Step 8
    How to remove VAUXHALL ASTRA 2.0 (L67) 2009 Poly V-Belt - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  6. Step 9
    How to replace Poly V-Belt on VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 2010: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  7. Step 10
    How hard is it to do yourself: Poly V-Belt replacement on Astra H TwinTop 1.8 (L67) 2005 - download illustrated guide
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  8. Step 11
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
  9. Step 12
    Changing of Poly V-Belt on Astra H TwinTop 2007 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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