How difficult is it to replace Generator Drive belt on 2L '02 Protege ?

staspmr

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02 Protege ES
Hey guys, the drive belt that drives the generator blew on my car.
Dealer quoted $140 to replace. I looked it up and it seems like the belt itself costs ~$20, so my question is, how difficult would it be to replace it? I looked in the manual, it doesn't appear too difficult. My biggest problem is that I have limited tools, consisting mainly of some socket wrenches. Anything else I should know about?

Thanks
 
very easy lift car up, put stand ofcourse!!!!!! so it wont fall on you lol loosen the adjustment bolt and side bolt. Also the very bottom bolt to, make things easier. Pivot the alternator toward the motor, slide new belt on then pivot alternator away from motor. tighten the adjuster tell belt nice and tight not to tight but not to loose or it will make alot of noise. after that you can tighten the other 2 bolts and your done.
 
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