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You look at the bolt holding the tensioner pulley and get a six point socket to fit. Use socket on long bar to rotate tensioner away from belt. Be careful that if socket slips off, personal injury may occur.

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Q: How can you Loosen the tensioner to replace the serpentine belt?
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