1997 Honda Civic compressor belt

Tiny
HAMILTONHIII
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  • 1997 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
Trying to replace compressor belt and don't see any other way to get belt around 3 pulleys other than taking the lower motor mount loose. Is that correct? The belt runs on both sides of the motor mount right?
If I do that, don't I need to hold the motor up with a jack or something while I'm snaking the belt around the mount?
I guess I could take the compressor itself loose and slide it away from motor mount but. That's the same thing. The compressor is mounted on the same bracket that connects to the motor mount.
Thanks.
Friday, July 31st, 2009 AT 10:55 AM

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Tiny
RACEFAN966
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You do need to remove the two bolts from the engine mount and use the gap to get the belt out. I would use a jack with a board on it to keep in the engine in place just for piece of mind. Thanks
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