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    4. : How to remove the serpentine belt from the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.

Vauxhall Astra - Video tutorial

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: V-belt
Operation: How to remove the serpentine belt from the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.

Today's guide will show us how to disassemble and replace the serpentine belt of the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI, following the instructions below. First, we lift the vehicle and begin by removing the right front wheel; then we remove the front fender by unscrewing all the fastening screws, as shown in the video. At this point, we loosen the belt tensioner using a socket wrench to remove the belt; we then replace it with the new one, fitting it perfectly between the pulleys and manually rotating the engine. All that's left is to reassemble everything!


Posted on 2 October 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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