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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 CTS 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1392172 Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
  2. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement.
  3. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt tensioner bolt.
  4. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the drive belt.
  5. Remove the A/C drive belt from the pulleys.
  6. Slowly release tension on the A/C drive belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
  8. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1392172 Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C drive belt around the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  4. Install the A/C drive belt over the A/C compressor pulley and tensioner.
  5. Slowly release tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
  7. Inspect the A/C drive belt for correct alignment.
  8. Install the cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.