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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.4L 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement

Object Number: 1672679 Size: MF

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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the water pump and generator drive belt. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement.
  3. Remove the supercharger drive belt. Refer to Supercharger Belt Replacement.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

1

Air Conditioner Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Access this bolt from under the vehicle.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

2

Air Conditioner Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt

Tip
Access the bolt from under the vehicle.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

3

Air Conditioner Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

Tip

    • Rotate the tensioner in a clockwise direction during belt removal and installation.
    • Relieve the tension, rotate the belt slack downward and remove the drive belt from the air conditioning compressor pulley.
    • Use care not to pinch the belt between the tensioner pulley and the air conditioning compressor pulley.
    • Remove the tensioner assembly in order to remove the drive belt from the vehicle.

4

Air Conditioning and Power Steering Drive Belt

Tip

    • Rotate the tensioner in a clockwise direction during belt removal and installation.
    • Relieve the tension, rotate the belt slack downward and remove the drive belt from the air conditioning compressor pulley.
    • Remove the tensioner assembly in order to remove the drive belt from the vehicle.
    • Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.