Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Mercedes-Benz GLE
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Estimated time | 0h45–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
GLE 2015-2019 11
GLE 2019-2025 7
|
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h30 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 GLE 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 GLE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 2015-2019 | 2015-2019 | 250d/300d Diesel (651.960), 320 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 350 d BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.826), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 43 AMG Petrol (276.821), 450 / AMG 43 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 500 4MATIC Petrol (278.928), 500 4MATIC Petrol (278.928), 500 e 4MATIC Electricity,Petrol (… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| GLE 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 300 d Diesel (654.920), 300 d EQ Boost 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 350 de 4MATIC Diesel,Electricity (654.920), 350 e 4MATIC Electricity,Petrol (274.920), 400 d 4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 450 EQ Boost 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930), 580 EQ… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |