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How to Replace the Auxiliary Belt on Suzuki Grand Vitara

Model: Suzuki Grand Vitara MK 1 - Years 1999-2005
Part: Timing belt

Replacing the belts on a Suzuki Grand Vitara? Open the engine bonnet and lift it, securing it in place. Remove the cover plastics. Disconnect the power wiring with pliers, and remove the plastic undertray with a screwdriver. Use a spanner to loosen the tensioner pulley and slide the belt off its seat. With a socket wrench, unscrew the tensioner pulley securing bolt. Fit the new water pump, the tensioner, and the belt itself, tightening everything with the socket wrench. Refit the soundproofing panel and the cover plastics.

Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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