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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 STS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1285186 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front compartment sight shield as necessary. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
  3. Slide the drive belt off of the water pump pulley.
  4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
  5. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1285186 Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, the tensioner and the generator.
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  3. Install the drive belt to the water pump.

    4. Important: Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.

  4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
  5. Install the front compartment sight shield as necessary. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .