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Replace Timing Belt on Citroen C5

Model: Citroen C5 MK 2, RD, X7 - Years 2008-2017
Part: Timing belt

How to replace the timing belt on a Citroen C5? Lift the car on a column lift or jack (if necessary, remove the front wheel using a screwdriver to detach the right wheel arch liner). Once these steps are completed, lift the bonnet, remove the engine soundproofing panel and the belt cover (plastic or metal). Use a suitable spanner to loosen the tensioner pulley and slide the belt off its seat. Use a socket to unscrew the tensioner pulley securing bolt, then remove the water pump as shown in the video. Fit the new water pump (previously removed), the tensioner, and the belt itself, tightening everything with the socket. Finally, refit the belt pulley cover.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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