serpentine belt installation

1999 MERCURY MARQUIS
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SHICKS73
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how do you put the serpentine belt back on?
Jul 20, 2020 at 6:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Here is a link that explains in general how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

The pic below shows the belt routing for your vehicle. I highlighted the belt tensioner and circled where you will place a wrench to move the tensioner. To loosen tension, apply pressure in a clockwise direction.

Simply route the belt as needed all but the alternator. Next, release tension from the tensioner and pull the belt onto the last accessory, the alternator. Release the tensioner.

Make sure the belt is properly aligned and routed.

Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

I hope this helps.

Joe
Jul 20, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 110,175 POSTS
Hi,

Here is a link that explains in general how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

The pic below shows the belt routing for your vehicle. I highlighted the belt tensioner and circled where you will place a wrench to move the tensioner. To loosen tension, apply pressure in a clockwise direction.

Simply route the belt as needed all but the alternator. Next, release tension from the tensioner and pull the belt onto the last accessory, the alternator. Release the tensioner.

Make sure the belt is properly aligned and routed.

Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

I hope this helps.

Joe
Jul 20, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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