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How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a Nissan Altima?

Model: Nissan Altima L32 - Years 2007-2012
Part: V-belt

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the serpentine belt on a Nissan Altima, a very simple operation. First, open the hood. Then, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and lift the front right side with a jack. Next, remove both the tire and the inner fender cover. Grab the belt tensioner with a long 14mm wrench and, while loosening the tension, remove the old belt. At this point, simply insert the replacement by accessing from the engine compartment and position it according to the correct routing.

Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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