Where is the tension release

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA
213,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISTIAN FONTANEZ
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I am just trying to replace water pump and cannot seem to find the tension belt release.
Apr 28, 2017 at 9:28 PM
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STEVE W.
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There is a tensioner between the AC/power steering pulleys for that belt. For the water pump the alternator is the adjuster.
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Apr 29, 2017 at 1:24 AM
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