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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.7L 🢒 Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Air Conditioning

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 220584 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt (3).
  3. Remove the A/C drive belt tensioner (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 220584 Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C drive belt tensioner (4).

    2. Important: Be sure the tensioner is fully seated against the compressor bracket before tightening the bolt.

  2. Install the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt (3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt (3) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .