Note: This will erase data from electronic memory blocks, such as radio codes. See instructions in chapter "Electrical equipment".
Mark the position of the right front wheel relative to the hub so that you can install the wheel in the same position later. With the car on the ground, loosen the wheel bolts. Support the front of the car and remove the right front wheel.
Put on the poly V-belt, while loosening the belt tensioner by turning the middle bolt to the right.
If there is one, remove the lower cover (casing) of the engine compartment.
Passing the belt
Cars without power steering or air conditioning
1. Tension pulley.
Cars with power steering or air conditioning
Cars with power steering and air conditioning
1. Tension wheel.
Removal
Turn the middle bolt (arrow) of the tension wheel with a 15 mm open-end wrench to the left in the direction opposite to the arrow, loosening the poly V-belt. Remove the belt.
Installation
Put on the poly V-belt, loosening the belt tensioner by turning its central bolt to the left.
Caution: The compressed belt tensioner spring will ensure the correct belt tension after a few engine revolutions.