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(this assumes it is a car similar to the 1988-1993 generation Mazda 323)

First, you need to take off the belt to the Power Steering pump. To get it off, you need to open two screws that hold the pump in place, and then slacken the belt with the tensioner screw.

When that belt is off, you do a similar thing with the alternator belt. Loosen the bolts that hold the alternator in place, and you can move it a bit so the belt slackens.

Same thing in reverse to get it back on again. The belt should move a centimeter or so when properly tensioned. You can't go by the slack of the old belt, since worn belts are usually way too loose. If the belt slips (and starts "screeching"), it's too loose. You may need to tighten it a bit after it's been "worn in".
see if your local library has a shop manual to use for free.. I'd get a manual if your going to keep the car d

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