Where is the tension release for the belts on my 2003 mitsubishi lancer es at?

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER
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LIVIDMIKE
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Where is the belt tension release on my 2003 mitsubishi lancer at?
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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Feb 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi in front of the engine on the tensioner you will find a square hole that a 3/8 ratchet fits in this is your release you have to push tensioner hold while you remove belt
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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LIVIDMIKE
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"push tensioner hold?" I don't know what you mean there. And which way do I turn it?
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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ok so I see the tensioner there on my car. It has a bolt on the pully itself, not a square hole. Do I turn that bolt?
Feb 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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BILLYMAC
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yes if it has a bolt and no square hole
Feb 23, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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