LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Pontiac >> 2006 >> Vibe Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 5 (Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LNK)) >> Repair Instructions >> Drive Belt Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right side lower engine splash shield.
  3. Properly route and install the accessory drive belt onto the drive pulleys.
  4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Serpentine Drive Belt
    GM244267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use a wrench and rotate the belt tensioner clockwise.
  6. With pressure applied to the wrench, install the accessory drive belt.
  7. With the accessory drive belt installed properly, release the belt tensioner.
  8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the right side lower engine splash shield.
  10. Fig 2: Repositioning A/C Hose Aside Removing Nuts
    GM1238961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Position the A/C hose and install the 2 retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the A/C hose nuts to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

  12. Fig 3: Repositioning Wiring Harness Clamp Bracket
    GM1238958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Position the wiring harness clamp bracket and install the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wire harness clamp bracket bolt to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

  14. Connect the negative battery cable.

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