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How to replace the drive belt in the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Model: Citroen Xsara Picasso MK 1 - Years 1999-2012
Part: V-belt

In this tutorial we can see how to replace the drive belt in the Citroen Xsara Picasso, a very simple operation but that requires good manual skills. First of all, make sure that the engine is completely cold, then lift the front side of the vehicle and remove both the right wheel and the inner cover of the wheel arch. Subsequently, locate the tensioner, grip it with a 16mm wrench and, pushing it outwards to loosen the tension, remove the old belt. In the same way, it will be possible to insert the replacement, make sure to follow the diagram.

Posted on 16 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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