Engine Drive Belt And TENSIONER Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
THE TENSIONER ASSEMBLY IS NOT SERVICEABLE. TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE TENSIONER.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove right wheel and splash shield.
- Install Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader J44811 onto tensioner.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
IMPORTANT: To remove tensioner bolt, an access hole has been provided through the inner and outer engine rail.
- Remove tensioner bolt.
- Remove tensioner assembly.