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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)02 · 10 Engine
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Replacing auxiliary belts

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Replacing timing belt (1929 D) › Replacing auxiliary belts
10 EngineReplacing auxiliary belts

Replacing auxiliary belts

Diagram showing the location of the right front wheel arch lining with arrows pointing to fasteners.
Diagram of the engine auxiliary belt routing, identifying the air conditioner compressor belt (1), alternator-coolant pump drive belt (2), and power steering pump drive belt (3).

REMOVING-REFITTING AUXILIARY BELTS

Position vehicle on lift, disconnect battery negative lead, remove right front wheel and then proceed as follows:

  1. Remove right front wheel arch lining to gain access to auxiliary drive belts.

Check auxiliary belt condition and tension to ensure that the following are not present: cracks, tears, superficial material wear (smooth and shiny in appearance), dry or hard parts leading to loss of grip. Replace the affected belt if one of the above defects is noted.

  1. View of auxiliary belts.
    1. Air conditioner compressor belt (for air conditioned vehicles)
    2. Alternator - coolant pump drive belt
    3. Power steering pump drive belt.

Prevent the belts coming into contact with oil or solvent which could affect the elasticity of the rubber and impair grip.

Diagram showing the lower alternator retaining bolt being loosened, indicated by a thick arrow.

REMOVING-REFITTING ALTERNATOR - COOLANT PUMP DRIVE BELT

  1. Loosen lower alternator retaining bolt.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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