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Replacing the old belt for a new generator in the cellar, even for a man who understands the minimal unit vehicle and the rules of its operation. Below you will find directions for replacing the device for people who are over trifles do not want to leave their money at service stations. 1. At the very first step you will need to know if the generator belt needs replacing. A characteristic feature of possible problems with the generator belt is the occurrence of whistling while working electrical appliances car (usually a whistle appears when you turn on lights or tape). Also in the car can be equipped with a special indicator, which "inform" you about a problem with the generator belt. In this case, there are several possible options: either the belt has worn out, or it should pull up. 2. Further, should find himself the belt generator. It is located on the left of the motor vehicle. Before you start work on replacing the belt should be muted car, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wires from the battery. So, now immediately begin to search for signs of unfitness belt. Most often these are the signs of cracks and breaks. If you can not find such evidence, then most likely the belt slightly stretched and it should pull up. 3. To replace the belt will need to purchase a new one. If you're not too well versed in the details, it would be best to remove the worn-out belt and go to a specialty store for professional assistance. To remove the belt you need to reduce the degree of tension. To do this, find yourself tensioner (most often it is represented by a bolt and nut), take the open-end wrench or a union of the appropriate size and weaken the nut on the bolt tensioner. Selection of the form key depends only on your personal preference. 4. Before removing the worn belt generator overhaul, as it is to accurately and install the new belt. Desirable even record the sequence of locations, so that when you install you do not have any problems. 5. To remove the belt of the generator, as mentioned above, need to loosen the tensioner bolt. Please note that fully unscrew the nut is not necessary. Enough to unleash it the moment when the degree of belt tension is reduced so that it will be possible very easily removed. 6. Install new belt in the same way as was the old belt. It is very important for normal vehicle operation. The book's manual of your car must be specified average degree of the belt because the belt of the generator should not be too tight. Much tension can also cause damage to the car. 7. The last stage of the generator belt replacement - verification of his work. First of all, do not forget to remove their tools from under the hood. Reconnect the battery. Start the car and, if possible, turn on all appliances that are in the car (lights, sound system, cooling system, interior lighting, etc.). Can also be little pressure on the gas pedal. If there is whistling the same as that of a worn belt, it says that the belt is not tight. Should repeat the procedure with the car off and battery and a little to tighten the belt.