You need to loosen the belts by backing off the tensioners. Since this is difficult to describe I would suggest investing in a manual that has illustrations showing how it's done.
There is one timing belt and three accessory belts.
To change the AC water pump alternator belts on a 1991 Mercury Capri, start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal for safety. Loosen the tensioner or adjustment bolts on the alternator and water pump to relieve tension on the belts. Remove the old belts and install the new ones, ensuring they are properly seated in the pulleys. Finally, adjust the tension on the belts as needed and reattach the battery terminal.
the alternator will be on the end of the engine that has the drive belts or serpentine belts, alternators are belt driven.
105,000 miles , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. )
Yes , the 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 1997 Mercury Villager is an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc . )
Yes , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 2001 Mercury Villager is an interference engine
No , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 3.0 liter V6 in a 1993 Mercury Villager ( is an interference engine )
The 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 liter V6 engine has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
Yes , the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager is an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etcetera )
Yes , the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) has a timing BELT listed for the 3.3 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager
Yes , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 2001 Mercury Villager IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE
Those are the drive belts for the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning.