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How to Replace the Auxiliary Belt in the Mazda 6?

Model: Mazda 6 GJ, MK 3 - Years 2012-2024
Part: V-belt

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the auxiliary belt in the Mazda 6, a very simple and quick operation. First, ensure that the engine is completely cold, then lift the right side of the vehicle and remove both the wheel and the inner wheel arch cover. Next, grasp the tensioner with a 17 mm socket spanner, loosen the tension by moving it outward, and remove the old belt. Now, in the same way, position the replacement following the diagram and reassemble everything in reverse order.

Posted on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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