Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the right side lower engine splash shield.
Properly route and install the accessory drive belt onto the drive pulleys.

Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing
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Use a wrench and rotate the belt tensioner clockwise.
With pressure applied to the wrench, install the accessory drive belt.
With the accessory drive belt installed properly, release the belt tensioner.
Install the right side lower engine splash shield.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten

Tighten the battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).