Need to know if you have the Quad Four or the V6 engine in order to answer this.
how to change fan belt
Near the tensioner there should be a square hole that you can insert a 1/2" drive breaker bar/ large ratchet into. Crank it back and remove the belt. Watch the way it was routed.
you need to remove the top engine mount
how do you change a fan belt on a 406
use ratchet on square hole on tensioner to pull it back and loosen belt
You will have to remove the motor mount which the fan belt runs through. The motor will have to be supported underneath with a big block of wood and a jack. A serpentine belt tool (rent for free from Canadian tire) will be needed to get the belt on.
how do I loosen fan belt to remaove alternator for replacement of alternator?
How do you change a fan belt for a 2000 Toyota Avalon
96 contour has an electric fan, so no fan belt
There is no fan belt, they have electric fans.
There is no fan belt it is all electric at least for 97 and later models.
The 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix cooling fan sensor is located on the front of the engine. The fan sensor can be found just above the thermostat.