When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your OPEL CORSA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 10 year / 150000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L35), OPEL Meriva B (S10) 1.3 CDTI (75), OPEL Meriva B (S10) 1.3 CDTI (75), OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI (R97), OPEL AGILA (A) (H00) 1.3 CDTI (F68), OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70) 1.3 CDTI (L70), OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL AGILA (B) (H08) 1.3 CDTI (F68), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on OPEL CORSA C (F08, F68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Corsa C Hatchback (X01) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. 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 – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 5
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T20.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  10. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  12. Step 12
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  13. Step 13
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Opel Corsa C. Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  14. Step 14
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  15. Step 15
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
  16. Step 16
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #15.
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