2004 Ford Explorer belt replacement

2004 FORD EXPLORER
76,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVAUS10
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i just need to know how to relieve and then re-tighten the tensioner when replacing the serpentine belt.
Mar 14, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THe tensionier is an automatic one. It rides on a pivot. Just turn it in what ever direction it has to go to loosten the belt.
Mar 15, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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