Saab Repair: 2000 Saab 9-3 Turbo Serpentine Belt, serpentine belt, belt tensioner


Question
The Serpentine Belt on my Saab 9-3 broke.  Can you tell me how to replace it with step by step instructions? It's a 2000 turbo.

Answer
Using a 1/2 drive extension loosen the belt tensioner. You will see 2 holes, insert a punch through the 2 holes to lock the tensioner in place, replace the belt  then using the extension loosen the slack and remove the punch, ease the tension back off the belt and you are set.