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Remove bolt from coolant bottle and set to side to have room to work. bungee cord belt from alternator to ac line, so belt doesn't come off other pulleys. put 3/8 inch ratchet or breaker bar on tensioner & release tension while you slip belt off. Take tire off passenger front side. Remove splash sheld. you will see tensioner. remove it with a 15mm wrench (ratchet 7 socket won't fit, limited clearance. reverse everything to put back together.

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Q: How do you replace tensioner pulley on a 1999 2.2 liter cavalier?
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