Originally Posted by VW-Fritzi

For the A/C belt tensioner, I can reach the slotted bolt to loosen or remove it, but I can’t figure out how to reach the fixed bolt, which I’m guessing needs to be removed so the tensioner can slide down and allow the belt to be positioned.

The fixed bolt is facing straight down. There is so much other stuff in the way though, so I can’t reach it even with a very long extension and a universal joint from below. Even if I could, I’d never be able to get my hand in there to get the bolt back in place when I was done.

And if I’m ever able to loosen the tensioner up, what’s the procedure for getting the belt on and getting the tensioner back in place?