LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1224 (Engine Mechanical - 3.8L (On-Vehicle)) >> Repair Instructions >> Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (L36) >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If replacing the accessory drive belt tensioner, lubricate the seals with engine coolant and install the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assemblies.
  2. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the bolts to the accessory drive belt tensioner.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  4. Install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner. Refer to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (3.1L) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (3.8L) and to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (3.1 L) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (3.8L) .
  5. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR .
  6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L36)  or Drive Belt Replacement (L67) .
  7. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT .
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Thermostat Bypass Upper & Lower Pipe Assemblies
    G01703089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.