there is a pully that moves to losen the belt, to find mine, I pulled on the belt to see what moved, then used a wrench(i don't remember the size right off hand) as leverage to losen the belt and pull it off. all in all, it's a 5 minute job, cuz they routed the belt over the top of the fan shroud.
it's self adjustable
use a breaker bar to release pressure on automatic belt tensioner
Loosen the tensioner pulley on your 2001 Chevy Impala. The serpentine belt will become loose. Take the old belt off and put the new belt on. Tighten the new serpentine belt with the tensioner pulley.
Should be on top of the engine shroud.
Away from the serpentine belt
The serpentine belt on a 2003 Toyota Rav4 can be loosened by turning the retaining bolt on the idler pulley. The belt can then be shifted inward to loosen.
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how to release serpentine belt tensioner on 1991 C1500 Chevy Silverado?
The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado serpentine belt assembly diagram can be obtained from most Chevrolet dealerships. The diagram is usually provided when you purchase the serpentine belt.
Go to your auto parts store where they know you and ask for a print out diagram for you car's serpentine belt and they will do it for you, I did it the other day!
Loosen the tensioner pulley. Slide the tensioner pulley to the right. The serpentine belt will come loose. Remove the serpentine belt. Reverse the process to install the new serpentine belt.
Loosen the tensioner pulley. The serpentine belt will become loose and can be removed. Put the new serpentine belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.