Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Mercedes-Benz GLA
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
Easy
0h30–2h30
~50–250£
| Estimated time | 0h30–2h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–250£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h00–1h30 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz GLA 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 GLA 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 GLA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLA 2014-2019 | 2014-2019 | 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 180 Petrol (270.910), 180/200 Petrol (270.910), 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 220 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 220 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 220, -4MATIC Petrol (270.920), 250, -4MATIC Petrol (270.920), 45 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (133.980), … | Diesel, Petrol |
| GLA 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 180 D Diesel (654.920), 180 Petrol (282.914), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (282.914), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 250 e Electricity,Petrol (282.914), 250, -4MATIC Petrol (260.920), 35 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (260.920), 45 AMG S 4MATIC+ Petrol (139.980) | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
