Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.3 How do I change the alternator drive belt?

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Tue 6 Jan 2009 11:07
01 1.3 How do I change the alternator drive belt? - mcmorineg
Hi, is it the auxilory belt that goes around the alternator and water pump, etc?? I thought it was the cambelt-STUPIIID! So, how do I change the Auxilory belt?

Also, the only pulley wheel which touches the the back side of the belt, is this the tensioner?

Thank you

{two questions asked merged into one}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 06/01/2009 at 13:32

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Tue 6 Jan 2009 13:16
01 1.3 Is it the auxilory belt? - mfarrow
Last time I did it I just took the water pump pulley off (3 bolts). Depending on how tight yours is this may work.

Altenatively you need to slacken the pivot bolt on the underside of the alternator where it attaches to the engine; then slacken the top bolts on the engine and pivot arm. This will allow the alternator to pivot backwards and slacken the belt.
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