When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VAUXHALL MERIVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 6 year / 150000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.3 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.3 CDTI 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 Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk II (B). 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
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk II (B). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk II (B). 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 MERIVA Mk II (B)
  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 MERIVA Mk II (B). 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 MERIVA Mk II (B). 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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