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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1275968 Size: SH
  1. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the throttle body.
  2. Disconnect electrical from MAF sensor.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.

    4. Object Number: 678802 Size: SH
  4. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  5. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  6. Remove the belt from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner.
  8. Remove the breaker bar and socket and from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  9. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 678802 Size: SH
  1. Route the drive belt around all the pulleys except the idler pulley.
  2. Install the breaker bar with hex-head socket to the belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the tensioner.
  4. Install the drive belt under the idler pulley.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the belt tensioner bolt.
  7. Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.

    8. Object Number: 1275968 Size: SH
  8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  9. Connect electrical to MAF sensor.

    10. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  10. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the throttle body.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).