Drive belts

WARNING

Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running.

Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belt.

The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off.

NOTICE

Serious damage can be done to the car’s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running.

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Routing of the drive belt

The alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead. It is driven via a Poly-V-belt from the crank- shaft pulley.

The Poly-V-belt also drives the water pump, the A/C compressor and the steering servo pump.

The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner.

See also page 59, ”Warning, charging”.

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Saab 2007 owner manual Drive belts, Routing of the drive belt, See also page 59, Warning, charging