This is the place to start, undo the 3 bolts fixing the cooling system expansion tank and move the
whole tank out of the way. No need to remove the hoses.
Then undo the top 2 and front mid 10mm cambelt cover bolts and take a peek. As you can see
mine was well worn after just 48000 miles and six years. Although in no danger of snapping, the
ridges can clearly be seen worn into the belt and the outer has worn smooth where it has been
slapping the cover - time for a change!
Next step after deciding to change the belt is to remove the front drivers wheel - jack the car as
high as you can on this side as you'll need access to the underside of the gearbox later.
Then remove the front section of the wheelarch liner, this should leave you with something like
this on view :_
Ok, back under the bonnet for the next few steps
Remove the spark plug cover - two allen head bolts.
Remove the spark plugs and don't forget which lead goes to which plug. (Original leads are
numbered). This is to make it easier to turn the engine by hand later.
Next, slacken the alternator belt tensioner and slip the belt from the pulley. (13mm for the
adjuster, 19mm for the lower mounts and 17mm for the securing nut).