Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Renault Master
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Master II 1998-2003 10
Master II 2002-2011 9
Master III 2010-2024 43
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| Renew the air-conditioning compressor drive belt | 0h30 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h30–2h00 |
What is a Renault Master 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 Renault Master 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 Renault Master 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master II 1998-2003 | 1998-2003 | 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-772 (W7)), 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-770 (M7)), 2.2 dCi 85 Diesel (G9T-720 (C7)), 2.2 dCi 90 Diesel (G9T-722 (F7)), 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-720), 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-724), 2.5 Turbo D 80 Diesel (S8U-770), 2.5 Turbo D 80 Diesel (S8U-772), 2.8 DTi 115 Diese… | Diesel |
| Master II 2002-2011 | 2002-2011 | 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-774 (W7)), 2.5 dCi 100 Diesel (G9U-650 (A6)), 2.5 dCi 100 Diesel (G9U-754 (A7)), 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-754 (A7)), 2.5 dCi 120 (B30) Diesel (G9U-650 (A6)), 2.5 dCi 120 Diesel (G9U-750 (A7)), 2.5 dCi 120 FAP Diesel (G9U-632 (B6)), 2.5 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (G… | Diesel |
| Master III 2010-2024 | 2010-2024 | 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-676), 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6)), 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8)), 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-692), 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-690 (E6)), 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-890 (F8)), 2.3 dCi 110 (FWD) Diesel (M… | Diesel |