1999 Saab 9-5 CHANGE SERPENTINE BELT

1999 SAAB 9-5
141,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE SERPENTINE BELT ON A 1999 SAAB 9-5 ?
Jan 28, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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MNTHNY4
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u will need to pry engine drive belt tensioner forward using a 1/2" type long socket extension then use a small nail to hold tensioner in forward position ,look for lock pin hole on tensioner ,then make sure to draw belt routing down on paper before u remove belt ,good luck.
Jan 28, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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