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Replacing the Auxiliary Belt on Alfa Romeo 156, 166 Twin Spark

Model: Alfa Romeo 156 MK 1 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: V-belt

Video tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to replace the auxiliary belt on the Alfa Romeo 156 and 166. First, remove the front right wheel and take off the inner wing and the square plastic cover secured with two screws to access the interior of the car. Then, loosen the tensioner pulley from above with a spanner to remove the belt: then remove it from below.

Refit the original belt correctly, inserting it from the bottom to the top and finally into the compressor, adjusting the tensioner.


Updated on 21 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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