How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 2.0 CDTI VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7)
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VAUXHALL VIVARO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category V-Ribbed Belt Set : 5 year / 120000 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 VIVARO Combi (J7). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
13 mm offset ring spanner
10 mm socket
13 mm socket
T30 Torx screwdriver
19 mm wheel impact socket
Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
Tommy bar
Clip removal tool
Long nose pliers
Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the vehicle.
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    If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel fasteners.
    Caution!
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the front part of the wheel arch liner. Use a T30 Torx screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the clips from the front part of the wheel arch liner. Use a clip removal tool.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the front part of the wheel arch liner.
  8. Step 9
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    Move the belt tensioner pulley away from the V-ribbed belt. Use a 13 mm offset ring spanner.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the idler pulley fastener. Use a 13 mm offset ring spanner.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the idler pulley.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the tensioner fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the tensioner fasteners. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the tensioner.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the tensioner mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Install a new tensioner.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 21
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    Tighten the tensioner fasteners. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 21 N·m.
  21. Step 22
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    Install a new idler pulley.
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