Help! Need Belt Installation Diagram!!!

[tonypro99]

Hey all;

I was wondering if someone could upload the instructions on how to change the belt on the 2004 XLR. Please it would be much appreciated!

 

[GizmoQ]

Hey all;

I was wondering if someone could upload the instructions on how to change the belt on the 2004 XLR. Please it would be much appreciated!

Here is one for the V.

 

[tonypro99]

Hmm I could go on that but need to know if the belt is changed by going underneath the car since based on what I saw there seems to be no room if I attempt it from the top. Since I did remove the Air Filter assembly and it still seemed tight.

 

[HOMEGAMEROOM]

Here's what I have on the belt:

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<HR></FORM>Drive Belt Replacement

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=923926&psdid=423&evc=sm#ss1-923926">Removal Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Install a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the belt drive tensioner.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Push down on the breaker bar to release tension. <LI type=1>Remove the drive belt from the tensioner pulley (1). <LI type=1>Slowly return the tensioner (6) to the original position. <LI type=1>Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the belt.

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=923926&psdid=423&evc=sm#ss2-923926">Installation Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Thread the drive belt through all the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner pulley. <LI type=1>Lower the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Insert a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the drive belt tensioner. <LI type=1>Push down on the tensioner and feed the belt around the tensioner pulley. <LI type=1>With the tension applied, complete the belt routing. Make sure the belt is properly seated in all pulleys. <LI type=1>Slowly return the tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the drive belt. <LI type=1>After the installation, inspect the belt for the proper routing and the correct alignment.
2. Start the engine and check for proper belt and accessory operation.

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[HOMEGAMEROOM]

And in case you're doing the other one:

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<HR></FORM>Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=981160&psdid=423&evc=sm#ss1-981160">Removal Procedure

1. <LI type=1>Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . <LI type=1>Remove the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement in Power Steering System.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Install a wrench on the accessory drive belt tensioner (3). <LI type=1>Rotate the wrench to release tension.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>With the tension applied, remove the belt from the power steering pulley.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Remove the top bolt (1) from the accessory drive belt tensioner. <LI type=1>Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Remove bottom bolt from the accessory drive belt tensioner damper.
2. Remove the tensioner.

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=981160&psdid=423&evc=sm#ss2-981160">Installation Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Notice
   
   Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
   <LI type=1>Tighten the accessory drive belt tensioner bolts. Tighten Tighten the accessory drive tensioner bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
   <LI type=1>Lower the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Attach a wrench to the tensioner (3).
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Rotate the wrench to release the tension and feed belt around the power steering pulley. <LI type=1>With the tension applied, complete the belt routing. Ensure the belt is properly seated in all pulleys. <LI type=1>Slowly return the tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the drive belt. <LI type=1>Remove the wrench. <LI type=1>Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement in Power Steering System. <LI type=1>Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
2. Start the engine and inspect for proper belt and accessory operation.

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[tonypro99]

Is there a way to get the pictures to show HOMEGAMEROOM? Thank-you!

 

[HOMEGAMEROOM]

Yeah, that would be helpful..... They were there last night when I posted. I'll try again.

 

[HOMEGAMEROOM]

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<HR></FORM>Drive Belt Replacement

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=923926&pubid=423&evc=sm&cellId=72642#ss1-923926">Removal Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Install a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the belt drive tensioner.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Push down on the breaker bar to release tension. <LI type=1>Remove the drive belt from the tensioner pulley (1). <LI type=1>Slowly return the tensioner (6) to the original position. <LI type=1>Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the belt.

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=923926&pubid=423&evc=sm&cellId=72642#ss2-923926">Installation Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Thread the drive belt through all the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner pulley. <LI type=1>Lower the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Insert a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the drive belt tensioner. <LI type=1>Push down on the tensioner and feed the belt around the tensioner pulley. <LI type=1>With the tension applied, complete the belt routing. Make sure the belt is properly seated in all pulleys. <LI type=1>Slowly return the tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the drive belt. <LI type=1>After the installation, inspect the belt for the proper routing and the correct alignment.
2. Start the engine and check for proper belt and accessory operation.

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[HOMEGAMEROOM]

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<HR></FORM>Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=981160&psdid=423&evc=sm#ss1-981160">Removal Procedure

1. <LI type=1>Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . <LI type=1>Remove the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement in Power Steering System.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Install a wrench on the accessory drive belt tensioner (3). <LI type=1>Rotate the wrench to release tension.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>With the tension applied, remove the belt from the power steering pulley.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Remove the top bolt (1) from the accessory drive belt tensioner. <LI type=1>Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Remove bottom bolt from the accessory drive belt tensioner damper.
2. Remove the tensioner.

<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=981160&psdid=423&evc=sm#ss2-981160">Installation Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Notice
   
   Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
   <LI type=1>Tighten the accessory drive belt tensioner bolts. Tighten Tighten the accessory drive tensioner bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
   <LI type=1>Lower the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Attach a wrench to the tensioner (3).
   
   
   
   
   <LI type=1>Rotate the wrench to release the tension and feed belt around the power steering pulley. <LI type=1>With the tension applied, complete the belt routing. Ensure the belt is properly seated in all pulleys. <LI type=1>Slowly return the tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the drive belt. <LI type=1>Remove the wrench. <LI type=1>Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement in Power Steering System. <LI type=1>Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
2. Start the engine and inspect for proper belt and accessory operation.

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