2003 Ford Taurus belt tensioner and belt replacement

2003 FORD TAURUS
93,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JODY KORENEK
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I need to replace the serpentine belt on my 2003 Taurus and, because of the mileage, I want to install a new belt tensioner also. I looked at the tensioner and I am not sure how to remove it. Can you give me information to help me?
Dec 9, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Start with this link 1st http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2003/make/ford/model/taurus/2003_ford_taurus_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm
tensioner pulls away from the belt and no need to remove it
Dec 10, 2009 at 6:07 AM
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