Q: How to Maintain and Replace the Drive Belt on a Mercury Mariner?
A: In order to service the accessory drive belt, place the vehicle in neutral using a hoist. Take out pin-type retainer, 5 bolts, and right hand splash shield and tighten bolts to 9 Nm when replacing. To remove the belt, turn the tensioner clockwise, and vice versa.
Q: How to service the accessory drive belt on a 2.0L and 2.5L engine on Mercury Cougar?
A: To service the accessory drive belt on 2.0L engine vehicles, raise the vehicle, remove the right front wheel and splash shield, then loosen the belt tensioner and remove the belt. For 2.5L engines, remove the tensioner first. Install the new belt by reversing the removal steps.