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How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on the Toyota Prius

Model: Toyota Prius MK 1 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: V-belt

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This guide provides the main instructions for removing and replacing the serpentine belt on the Toyota Prius. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start by removing the tensioner for the belt pulley, unscrewing the central nut with a socket spanner; then remove and replace the trapezoidal belt, ensuring it is inserted correctly between the various pulleys, as shown in the video.

At this point, reassemble and adjust the serpentine belt tensioner, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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