GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Corvette 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC - Automatic 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1462106 Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Using the appropriate tool, rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  4. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the wrench and or socket from the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1462106 Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Using the appropriate wrench or socket, rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  4. Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
  5. Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the appropriate tool from the A/C belt tensioner.
  8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .