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2002 Other Saturn Models Replacing water pump
2002 SATURN
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
HOLTJK
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How do you release the belt tensioner in order to get the belt off? Any tricks to removing the water pump? Special tools?
Jun 28, 2008 at 8:30 AM
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Locate the belt tensioner and pull away from the belt then remove the belt
tessioner at the top
engine size ????
and car model ???
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Jun 29, 2008 at 12:40 AM
HOLTJK
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It is a 2002 Saturn SC2. I think it is a 2.2 liter 4 cyl.
I found the belt tensioner, but it would not release. It appears to have a lockdown bolt on top of the pivoting arm, but I couldn't reach it with any of my tools in order to loosen it.
Jun 30, 2008 at 1:00 AM
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Jun 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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