1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Serpintine belt

1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAZIEBOY
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Tried replacing belt but unable to move tensioner.
Followed haynes manual but unable to break loose to release tension. Is there a trick to it.

Please help.
Mar 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Try and put tension on the belt as u watching the tensioner
it should move and when u let go it should return if not the tensioner is no good and need to have it replaced as well
let me know if u need a diagram
Mar 8, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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