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How to replace the serpentine belt in the Ford S-Max?

Model: Ford S Max MK 1 - Years 2006-2016
Part: V-belt

In this tutorial we can see how to replace the service belt in the Ford S-Max, a very simple operation but that requires good manual skills. First of all, make sure that the engine is completely cold, then lift the right side of the vehicle, open the hood and remove the wheel, the inner cover of the wheel arch and the engine cover. Then grip the tensioner using a wrench, move it upwards and insert a 4mm hex key into the indicated hole. At this point, all that remains is to remove the old belt, insert the replacement following the diagram, release the tensioner and reassemble everything.

Posted on 20 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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