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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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How do I change the lower serpentine belt on a C5.

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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Default Re: Changing Lower Serpentine Belt? (joe11204)

Its pretty easy. You will need to remove the large accessory belt first. Both are removed by relieving the tension from the belt tensioner. Do this with a socket on the pully bolt. The accessory belt tension is on the top passenger side and the ac one is the bottom pulley. Install will be the same. Takes about 15 min.
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Default Re: Changing Lower Serpentine Belt? (boost2much)

Thanks, I wondered about this also.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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If you have an automatic a cooling line is right where the wrench has to fit on the A/C belt tensioner; put the front of the car on ramps and work from the bottom where the tensioner is.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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Default Re: Changing Lower Serpentine Belt? (joe11204)

Thanks for the info, I had a friend do mine last year, but its nice to know that I can do it myself. :D
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