2007 bmw 650i Ac compressor belt replacement How to replace A/c Compressor Belt Does require removal of serpentine belt and thus re-tensioning the serpentine belt. It has 2 belts: a serpentine belt for "accessories" and air conditioning compressor drive belt. When either belt begins to show cracks in belt ribs, time to replace. Tools to get serpentine belt off. 17mm wrench or 17mm socket and ratchet. 13mm wrench or 17mm socket and ratchet. Removing old AC belt: As AC belt sits in behind serpentine belt on crankshaft, the serpentine belt must be removed or at least taken off the crankshaft to replace the AC belt. See " How to Replace the Serpentine Belt " for instructions on how to remove the serpentine belt. With serpentine belt off crankshaft, under the car, looking up on the right, you will see the AC belt going around the crankshaft, over a tensioner pulley and then around the AC compressor. To remove tension from ...
Automatic Transmission Service Step by step service guide on how to service an automatic transmission, this article pertains to most vehicles but was performed on a 2002-2007 Saturn Vue. Difficulty Scale: 3 of 10 Tools and Supplies Needed Transmission fluid Transmission filter service kit (if equipped) Socket set Fluid funnel Protective eyewear and gloves Helpful Information Changing the fluid in the automatic transmission in your vehicle promotes proper operation and helps the transmission last longer without failure. All car manufacturers have different service intervals for their particular transmission. In a typical transmission service, the fluid is completely flushed (including the torque converter), a filter is changed, the transmission pan is cleaned and a new pan gasket installed. Common Problems Premature transmission failure due to lack of maintenance, low fluid, dirty filter. Manual transmission: premature clutch failure due to abusive drivi...
How To Open Car Hood Helpful Information Opening a vehicles hood is a relatively simple task that can be done in a few minutes with no tools required. The hood release consists of two latch stages, primary and secondary. The secondary latch is designed as a safety device, if the hood is accidentally released while driving, it will not open completely and cause a vision obstruction. Make sure the hood is properly secured by using the prop rod or shock before removing your grip. A prop rod will need to be installed into a designated position to hold the hood up properly. If a hood is slightly damaged or has a sticky latch it can cause the hood not to "pop" open, in this case use a helper to pull up on, or push down on, or even small rap with a hand on the hood near the latch to assist the primary latch to release. (Note: When performing this action use caution to not dent the hood.) After hood has been opened, occasionally the latch will fall closed not allowing the striker ...
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