Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-ACCESSORY .
- Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the drive belt.
- Remove the A/C drive belt from the pulleys.
- Slowly release tension on the A/C drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of the pulleys.