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How to replace the alternator belt of the Citroen Mehari

Model: Citroen Mehari MK 1 - Years 1968-1987
Part: V-belt

In this guide we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the alternator belt of the Citroen Mehari and the 2CV. First of all, we open the front hood of the car and start unscrewing the central screw of the cooling fan, using a socket wrench with extension; then we disconnect the alternator belt, loosening the tensioner, as shown in the video. At this point we insert the new belt in the correct direction, as well as the original one; finally, we reassemble the cooling fan, following the video tutorial to the end!

Posted on 23 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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