The upper belt broke... how do i take off the lower belt

[Runeshine]

The upper belt broke... how do i take off the lower belt?????????????????????????????

My wifes 04 mazda 3's top belt broke how do i take off the lower belt so i can but the new top belt back on??

 

[BHOUST528]

(bump) I would like to know the steps or procedure as well for future ref....Anybody know or want to share?

 

[Fudgie]

The small belt for the AC compressor? You have to roll that on, or loosen the compressor. DO NOT remove the crank pulley to do this.

 

[Runeshine]

The small belt for the AC compressor? You have to roll that on, or loosen the compressor. DO NOT remove the crank pulley to do this.

(boom06)So... were do you loosen the compressor I have taken the little black plate off and I cant figure out how to do anything. There is no way I'm going to remove the crank pulley with out knowing how to releases the tension (because I will never get it back on), the top belt has a tension pulley but I cant see anywhere to loosen anything from under the car for the bottom AC compressor belt

This was easier on my MP5.....