Removal

3.8L ENGINE

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove the drive belt shield.





WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER TO SNAP BACK, AS DAMAGE TO TENSIONER AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

3. Position a wrench on the belt tensioner lug.
4. Release belt tension by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise.




5. Remove the drive belt.
6. Carefully return tensioner to its relaxed position.