Anybody here done a serpentine belt replacement on their own?
I'm at 42k and doing filters, plugs, etc. and wouldn't mind replacing this as well. (7 years old). There doesn't look to be a lot of room to wiggle the old one off so anyone with any tricks/tips the info would be appreciated.
Merry Christmas to all.
Chad

 

Did the belt replacement yesterday. I had to remove the air filter top and hose to the throttle body to gain access to the belt. Also removed the bottom air pan (the big one you remove to change the oil) to slip the belt around the alternator.
I had thought I may have to remove a coolant hose and didn't want to break that system open if it was unnessesary. Turns out it was not.
Although the belt was not cracked or otherwise in bad shape it was original equipment that is now 7 years old. This coming spring I will probabbly renew hoses for the same reason.
Nice to do in the shop instead of the side of the road.
Happy New Year to all.
Chad

 

I'm actually planning on doing this soon, where did you buy the belt?

 

Got the new belt at NAPA
Part number 6K910
Here's the belt diagram.
Also used a 3/8 flex head ratchet to move the tensioner.
looped the belt around everything except the water pump and then pulled the tensioner back and slipped over the water pump pulley last.