Change Car Accessory Belt Kit BMW 2-Series Active Tourer
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Estimated time | 1h00–6h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~100–600£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
2-Series Active Tourer 2014-2022 17
2-Series Active Tourer 2022-2025 8
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| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 1h00–6h00 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 0h45 |
| Renew the air-conditioning compressor drive belt | 1h30–6h00 |
What is a BMW 2-Series Active Tourer accessory belt?
The accessory belt (also called the auxiliary belt or serpentine belt) allows the engine to drive peripheral components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump.
When should you change the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer accessory belt?
Typical replacement is every 60,000–120,000 km or 4–6 years. Signs of wear include: squealing noise (especially at start-up or in wet weather), visible cracks or fraying. Always replace the tensioner and any idler pulleys at the same time.
Is it difficult to change the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer accessory belt?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: note the belt routing before removal, release the automatic tensioner, slide off the old belt, replace tensioner and idler pulleys, route the new belt, release the tensioner to apply tension.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Series Active Tourer 2014-2022 | 2014-2022 | 214d Diesel (B37C15A), 216d Diesel (B37C15A), 216i Petrol (B38A15A), 216i Petrol (B38A15A), 218d Diesel (B47C20B), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20A), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20A), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20A), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20B), 218i Petrol (B38A15A), 218i Petrol (… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| 2-Series Active Tourer 2022-2025 | 2022-2025 | 216i Petrol (B38A15P), 218d Diesel (B47C20B), 218i Petrol (B38A15P), 220i mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B38A15P), 223d xDrive 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47C20B), 223i, -xDrive 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B48A20P), 225e xDrive Electricity,Petrol (B38A15P), 230e xDrive Electricity,Petrol (B38A15P) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |