How do i change alternator belt on 1996 nissan sentra

SOURCE: alternator

I am changing the alternator on a 1996 Nissan Sentra, I loosened and unscrewed the bolt, but cannot remove the alternator . Any suggestions?

SOURCE: How do I release the tension in the serpentine belt?

there is an 8mm bolt right under the alternator. loosen that up then loosen the bolt on the idler pulley and itll come right off

SOURCE: changing the serpentine belt on an '02 nissan sentra

usually with a serpentine belt the trick is the tensioner. You need to be able to move it to release and replace the belt. the only other thing is the routing of the belt. several special tools are sold to move the tensioner. some are long bars with different types of attachments and some a ratcheting bars with the same attachments. Sometimes you can do it with a standard retchet but not always. Wish i could be of more help maybe you have a harbor freight in your area and they sell an inexpensive one you can use. good luck

SOURCE: alternator belt

you have to rent the serpintine belt removal tool from autozone, when you get that ask for a belt routing diagram..... it will show you how to do it.

SOURCE: 1996 nissan sentra

Using a short socket of appropriate metric value, and a pry bar; Push the pry bar toward the firewall to loosen the tension on the belt. It's not that hard once you buck the initial spiral spring pressure of the tensionor. I have even pryed against the tensionor with a blunt heavy bar and moved it enough to free a belt.