Auxiliary belt replacement: Opel Corsa D ; Astra H A, A, ancil (A16LEL, A16LER, A16LES, A16XER, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, 16V, |, OPC, TURBO, 1.8

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• The arrows on the belt show the direction of rotation
• At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Fit the ancillary drive belt
2. Note: The arrows on the belt show the direction of rotation
3. Remove the right engine cover
4. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise until the locking pin fits
5. Remove the ancillary drive belt
6. Note: At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction
7. Lower the vehicle
8. Refit the air filter

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