Diagram for belt replacement on 04 ford taurus

I have a very limited knowledge of auto mechanics, but I replaced my own on my 04. Just disconnect battery cables first. I made a diagram of which cable went where. It's bolt off, bolt on. Under 1 hour.

Lets start at the beginning. You need to write down the actual trouble codes, then clear the codes, then see if they come back.
The codes that come back tell a mechanic what to check, not what to replace.
You may need to try a different shop to get the actual problem fixed.

go to auto zone they can print it off for you

2004 And 2005 There is no bypass pulley manufactured, even though all of them come with AC. but I am learning although mechanics dont want to admit it, if you remove the ac pump a shorter belt WILL work, in fact it will work (very temperorerly because there is a slight rub) without the removeal of ac pump. but a 15 milmeter wrench will get it home to remove the AC pump about 4 hours labor. Orielly's master pro K060815, Auto Zone 822K6, or preptstone 825K6 will work.
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look under hood for belt routing diagram, then obtain belt and belt tensioner tool from advance auto and it will be easy. 10 min job. If no diagram draw one yourself then use that for reference.

Should be a diagram on the under side of your hood, or in the engine compartment somewhere. If not, wrap it around the crank pulley, and work your way around, putting flat sides to flat pulleys, and ribs to ribs. There will be a couple of combinations, but you should be able to get it.

Most serpentine belt manufacturers Have the belt diagrams on the back of the package,I know auto zone and NAPA do

I just went threw the same thing. I found that Auto Zone's 822K6 belt fit perfectly. Hope this helps you

Auto Zone has that information on line here. You didn't say what size engine you have or whether it is OHV or DOHC, but according to their numbers, almost 90% of 97 Taurus are 3.0L OHV.

hello two things you can do under your hood look very good ford usually has a routing diagram mounted on the top support of your radiator or off to the side it will be a pitcher of a front of a motor with pullys should show you with and without ac routing if not dont panic go to part store like auto zone get your self a haynes manuel that covers your year car the serpitine routine should be in there for your motor goodluck please rate