Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Mercedes-Benz Citan
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
Easy
1h00–1h30
~100–150£
| Estimated time | 1h00–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~100–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 1h00 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h00 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz Citan 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 Mercedes-Benz Citan 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 Mercedes-Benz Citan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citan 2012-2020 | 2012-2020 | 108 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-B6)), 108 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 109 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-B6)), 109 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 111 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-A6)), 111 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 112 TCe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (200.711 (H5F-A4)) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Citan 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 110 CDI Diesel (608.915), 112 CDI Diesel (608.915) | Diesel |
