Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Ford Transit Connect
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Transit Connect 2002-2013 15
Transit Connect 2013-2023 19
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| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt EURO 6.2, Air-cooled intercooler | 1h00 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt EURO 5 | 1h00 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt EURO 6.2, Water-cooled intercooler | 1h00 |
What is a Ford Transit Connect 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 Ford Transit Connect 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 Ford Transit Connect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect 2002-2013 | 2002-2013 | 1.8 (Duratec) Petrol (EYPA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPC), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P7PA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P7PB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P9PA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P9PC), 1.8 T… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Transit Connect 2013-2023 | 2013-2023 | 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B3GA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2GA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2GB), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUGA), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGA), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGB), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGC), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWGA), 1.5 TDCi (Dura… | Diesel, Petrol |