GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2008 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1607918 Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
  4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
  5. Remove the drive belt from around the tensioner pulley.
  6. Remove the drive belt from around all the other pulleys.
  7. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1607918 Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt to the vehicle.
  2. Starting at the generator, route the drive belt around all of the pulleys, except for tensioner.
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
  4. Install the drive belt around the tensioner.
  5. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
  6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  7. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .