Belt, Serpentine: Removal: Diesel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the right front wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to REMOVAL
.CAUTION:
Do not allow the tensioner to snap back to the unloaded position. Damage to the tensioner may occur.
- Using a wrench, rotate the belt tensioner until the locking pin can be installed.
- Remove the accessory drive belt (1).