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Alternator belt installation issue?

Tiny
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  • 1999 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 390,999 MILES
My car will shut off even if I just had it on charger, so I went underneath hood and realized there was no alternator belt. I can't get it on for nothing, is there some trick to this?
Monday, November 13th, 2023 AT 7:25 PM

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Tiny
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Yes, you must loosen the idler pulley to replace the alternator belt, please check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 8:29 AM

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