1997 Honda Civic compressor belt

260,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAMILTONHIII
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Trying to replace compressor belt and don't see any other way to get belt around 3 pulleys other than taking the lower motor mount loose....is that correct? The belt runs on both sides of the motor mount right?
If I do that, don't I need to hold the motor up with a jack or something while I'm snaking the belt around the mount?
I guess I could take the compressor itself loose and slide it away from motor mount but....that's the same thing. The compressor is mounted on the same bracket that connects to the motor mount.
Thanks.
Jul 31, 2009 at 3:55 AM
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RACEFAN966
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You do need to remove the two bolts from the engine mount and use the gap to get the belt out. I would use a jack with a board on it to keep in the engine in place just for piece of mind. Thanks
Aug 1, 2009 at 1:58 AM
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