Removing the air conditioner pulley off the clutch in a Pontiac Montana is not very complicated as the pulley is easily accessible from the top of the engine. The purpose of the pulley is to give the belt a path to provide power to the air conditioner. A faulty pulley will cause the air conditioner to not run properly, requiring replacement. Removal of the pulley will take a few minutes with the proper tools.
Ensure the car is turned off. Open the hood for access to the engine compartment.
Locate the tensioner pulley toward the middle of the engine on the passenger side. Place a socket wrench over the bolt and turn it clockwise. Take the belt off the air conditioner pulley. The air conditioner pulley is located below the alternator pulley.
Unscrew the bolt in the middle of the pulley with a socket wrench. Pull the bolt away from the pulley.
Pull the pulley away from the air conditioner clutch. The pulley will come off the clutch with little effort.
Place the pulley to the side.
