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How to Remove the Auxiliary Belt of a Citroen Xsara Picasso

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

Before you can start, you need to lift the front of your Citroen Xsara Picasso. This will give you access to the auxiliary belt. Begin by loosening the tensioner using a 16 mm spanner. Once you have loosened the tensioner, you will also have freed the auxiliary belt. At this point, you can remove the belt by simply pulling it off the respective pulleys. When you have completed this step, you will have successfully disassembled it, and you are free to fit the new auxiliary belt by simply reversing these steps.

Updated on 3 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Check the Oil Level on a Jeep Renegade?

To check the oil level on a Jeep Renegade, you need to open the bonnet to access the components inside the engine bay: on the lower left side of the engine block, you will find the dipstick for checking the level. This should be pulled out and thoroughly cleaned with a cloth: once cleaned, reinsert it back into its tube and pull it out immediately after. This way, you can check that the oil mark is between the minimum and maximum levels; finally, you can place the dipstick back in its tube.

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