2001 Buick Lesabre Belt tensioner

2001 BUICK LESABRE
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVEO453
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the belt tensioer broke and was wondering how hard it is to replace with new one?
Feb 1, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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2001 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K Removal Procedure


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1.Drain the cooling system. 2.Remove the generator. 3.Remove the heater hoses from the drive belt tensioner fittings.


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4.Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts. 5.Remove the drive belt tensioner from the engine. Installation Procedure


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1.Install the drive belt tensioner to the engine. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 2.Install the drive belt tensioner bolts. *Tighten the drive belt tensioner bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) .


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3.Connect the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner fittings. 4.Install the generator. 5.Fill the cooling system.
Feb 1, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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