serpentine tensioner broke?

2006 KIA SPORTAGE
200,000 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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ENCHANDRA23
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Hello I’m trying to change my serpentine belt, but my tensioner is broken so I can’t loosen the belt. what can I do to make this easier?
May 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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MECHTRIX
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Which belt are you trying to change? The regular running belt or the timing belt?
May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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STRAILER
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I would cut the belt and then replace the tensioner. Here is how in the image below.
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Sep 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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