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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CORVETTE V8-7.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEDRIVE BELTSERVICE AND REPAIRAIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT REPLACEMENT
2013 Chevrolet Corvette V8-7.0L
Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement
2013 Chevrolet Corvette V8-7.0LSECTION Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement
Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (w/o LS9)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - AccessoryDrive Belt Replacement - Accessory (w/o LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
3. Using the appropriate tool, rotate the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
4. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
6. Remove the wrench and or socket from the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
2. Using the appropriate wrench or socket, rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
4. Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
5. Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Remove the appropriate tool from the A/C belt tensioner.
8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - AccessoryDrive Belt Replacement - Accessory (w/o LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.