Serpentine Belt - so easy a noob can do it

[jrcui]

I just wanted to encourage the mechanically challenged like myself to tackle the simple maintenance projects like changing the serpentine belt. The two biggest mistakes I made were buying the belt from the dealer ($55.00) and not checking the clearance for my 3/8 socket wrench (I bought a 24mm socket for a 1/2 wrench and the attachment so I could use it on my 3/8 wrench but there wasn't enough clearance to use them). I had to run to Sears and buy a 1/2 socket wrench, which was probably better because I had better leverage.

For the noobs like me, there are a ton of threads plus Youtube videos on how to do this. Plus I used Wayne's guide on the Pelicanparts site as a reference. Once you get access the from behind the seats, the whole procedure took less than 5 minutes.

So, if you want a little satisfaction of doing your own maintenance, this is one of those jobs a noob could easily do:dance:.