Serpentine Belt

1996 GEO PRIZM
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HEATHER4321B
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How do I put the serpentine belt on? There is no tension pulley and I can't figure out how to release the tension to be able to put the belt on.

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Apr 10, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help see how to change the belt with diagrams below for you car.

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

Loosen generator adjusting bolt, pivot bolt and lock bolt and Remove generator/coolant pump drive belt. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Apr 22, 2010 at 5:06 AM
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