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    4. : Mercedes A-Class W140 V-belt and pretensioner replacement

Mercedes Classe A - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Classe A W168 - Years 1997-2004
Part: V-belt
Operation: Mercedes A-Class W140 V-belt and pretensioner replacement

Let's see in this video tutorial how to remove and replace the V-belt of a Mercedes A-Class W140, first series. First of all we open the bonnet of our car and we go to unscrew the bolt of the upper pulley (in case you want to remove the belt pretensioner); otherwise we simply go to loosen it with a wrench so that we can remove the V-belt. The video shows the replacement of the pretensioner; then we will proceed with the assembly of the V-belt, making sure it has been inserted correctly!


Posted on 6 January 2024 by ScegliAuto



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