REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the adjusting bolt or fixing bolt locknut on the alternator, alternator bracket or tension pulley.

   Fig. 1: Remove the power steering and A/C compressor lock bolt

   Fig. 2: Loosen the power steering and A/C compressor adjusting screw . . .

   Fig. 3: . . . then slide the drive belt off the pulleys

   Fig. 4: Remove the power steering pump and A/C compressor belt from the vehicle

3. Move the alternator or turn the adjusting bolt to release the belt tension.

   Fig. 5: For access to the alternator drive belt, unfasten the under cover side panel retaining bolts

   Fig. 6: Remove undercover side panel screws

   Fig. 7: Remove the under cover side panel trim retainers . . .

   Fig. 8: . . . then pull the side panel from the wheel well

   Fig. 9: Loosen the alternator adjusting bolt

   Fig. 10: Remove the alternator upper mounting bolt

   Fig. 11: Remove the alternator bracket side mounting bolt

   Fig. 12: Once the necessary bolts are loosened, you can slide the alternator belt off the pulley . . .

   Fig. 13: . . . then pull the alternator belt up, and out of the vehicle

4. Take note of the exact routing of the belt prior to removal. Lift the drive belt from the pulleys and remove from the engine compartment.

   NOTE: If the belt being removed is located behind another belt, removal of the first belt is required.

   To install:

5. Position the replacement belt around the pulleys making sure belt routing is correct.
6. Adjust the belt until the correct tension is reached.
7. Once the desired tension is reached, secure the bolt or locknut and the pivot bolts. Recheck the belt tension and correct as required.