1999 Toyota Corolla 99 toyota corolla conquest drive belt

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
230,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELPRENTICE
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Hi the belt that goes around my alternator has almost completely warn away so i need to change it. i have bought a new belt but cant for the life of me find where i loosen the tension on the belt so i can slip it off if you could help me i would really appreciate it.
Dec 21, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Engine is equipped with an auto tensioner and you need to use a tool to pull the tensioner downwards as indicated in diagram to remove and install the belt.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

The above link shows how to do it.
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Dec 22, 2013 at 3:09 AM
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