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Pontiac Vibe L4-1.8L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection (page 2 of 2)

Make
Pontiac
Model
Vibe
Engine
L4-1.8L
Year
2008
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 2 of 2
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution:  Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution  (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Battery
Disconnect Caution).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Use a wrench and rotate the belt tensioner clockwise.
3. With pressure applied to the wrench, and tension relieved from the drive belt, remove the accessory drive belt.

Installation Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle  (See: Service Intervals).
2. Remove the right side lower engine splash shield.
3. Properly route and install the accessory drive belt onto the drive pulleys.

4. Use a wrench and rotate the belt tensioner clockwise.
5. With pressure applied to the wrench, install the accessory drive belt.
6. With the accessory drive belt installed properly, release the belt tensioner.
7. Install the right side lower engine splash shield.

Notice:  Refer to Fastener Notice  (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice).

8. Connect the negative battery cable.

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

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