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Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — OPEL / VAUXHALL

Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt on Opel / Vauxhall: 18 steps, engines A13DTC(LDV), A13DTE(LSF).

Workshop procedure for OPEL / VAUXHALL — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

18 steps 10 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.3, CDTI, |, 16V, (DPF)

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

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

A13DTC(LDV)A13DTE(LSF)A13DTRY13DTZ13DTZ13DTE(LSF)Z13DTHZ13DTH(L4I)Z13DTJZ13DTJ(LDP)

📐 57 workshop diagrams for A13DTC(LDV)

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 1
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 2
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 3
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 4
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 5
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 6
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 7
Meriva B 1.3; Corsa C Combo 1.3; Corsa D 1.3; Astra H 1.3, 1.9; Astra J 1.3 anc drive belt — A13DTC(LDV) · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Remove the engine lower cover
  2. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise until the locking pin fits
  3. Fit the locking pin
  4. Note: At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction

Installation and checks

  1. Refit the ancillary drive belt
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  1. Tensioner locking tool:
  2. Turn the tensioner clockwise
  3. Note: Release the tensioner slowly
  4. Check that tension is applied to the belt
  5. Lower the vehicle
  6. Start the engine
  7. Check for correct operation
  8. Refit the engine lower cover
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.