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First remove the battery then you should be able to spot the belt tensioner. It will be the smaller pulley that is attached to the engine by an aluminum arm. There is a square hole cut in the aluminum arm that you can simply stick a 1/2 ratchet in. Then push the ratchet towards the car and this will release the pressure on the belt. Be careful not to let the tensioner snap back it could damage it or bust your knuckles. Proceed remove the old belt and follow the belt routing diagram that should be located on a panel under the hood somewhere. Route the belt around everything except for the Power Steering pump. Now push the tensioner again and pull the belt over the power steering pump and slowly let the tensioner back and your done.
Added note - When you replace a belt always check the belt tensioner for proper pressure. This can be done using a torqure wrench set it to 110 ft/lbs for this vehicle. Failure to check the belt tensioner can result in excessive wear on the belt and premature breaking. A good rule of thumb is to replace the belt tensioner the same time you replace the belt.
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