Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Fiat Ulysse
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
Easy
0h45–1h30
~75–150£
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h00–1h30 |
What is a Fiat Ulysse 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 Fiat Ulysse 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 Fiat Ulysse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysse 1994-2002 | 1994-2002 | 2.0 16V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED4 (RHW)) | Diesel |
| Ulysse 2002-2011 | 2002-2011 | 2.0 16V 120 MultiJet Diesel (DW10UTED4 (RHK)), 2.0 16V 135 MultiJet Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR)), 2.0 16V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED4 (RHM)), 2.0 16V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED4 (RHW)), 2.0 16V Petrol (EW10J4 (RFN)), 2.2 16V 165 MultiJet Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HP)), 2.2 16V 170 MultiJet Diesel (DW… | Diesel, Petrol |
