Not unless it was broken and not operating the system, you would have other issues other than ac trouble if that were the case.
It is important to have the serpentine belt properly fit. If it snaps twice, it means the belt is work or it is too small.
a/c condenser clutch
There can be quite a few reasons as to why the compressor is squealing when the a/c is activated. The most common cause is a loose accessory drive belt (or serpentine belt on some vehicles). Another cause is a loose or weak a/c clutch or possibly a faulty or defective compressor. Try tightening or replacing the accessory drive belt/serpentine belt. If that does not work, have compressor checked at a qualified repair facility.
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There should be a bolt attached to the alternator that should work.
i'am replacing a serpentine belt on a air condition compressor. i would like some diapham or step instructions would work the best thank you roger
release the tensioner with a 1/2 in braker bar or ratchet and work the belt out.
The serpentine should route the same as with the AC except fro the AC compressor. The belt will go straight past the compressor, so you will need a shorter belt to make the bypass work.
It won't work being too tight or too slack.
if the serpentine belt breaks or comes off etc. the car will over heat as the water pump wont work. also it will die eventually as the alternator wont be working, as well as no power stearing etc etc.
It shaves a belt.
if you can reroute the belt to bypass the ac compressor all you need to work out is how much shorter the belt is that you would require