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How to Replace the Serpentine Belt of a Ford Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 5, MK 5, MK V - Years 2002-2008
Part: V-belt

Before you can start, lift the front end of your Ford Fiesta, then remove the right front wheel. Begin by unscrewing and removing the screws that secure the serpentine belt cover, then unclip and remove the belt itself. Next, loosen the tensioner. This will free the serpentine belt. Proceed by unclipping and removing it, and you will have completed the removal. To fit the new belt, simply follow these steps in reverse, and you will have finished the replacement.

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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