I have an 03 ep3 and im replacing my idler pulley im not sure how to relase the belt tension?

 

get a belt tensioner tool and put it on the bolt on the tensioner and crank it towards you to release the spring pressure

 

Just in case I lost you...

the nut with the pulley on it is the one I'm talking about

 

u can take a 14 hand wrench and tape a piece of pipe to it and get in there if your ****in serp belt tool breaks.. just sayin.. it shouldnt but if u have one and it ever does.. or u dont wana buy a belt tool

 

I keep a spare belt and the serp belt tool in my hatch haha

 

Thanks guys got it with a regular wrech and a buddy

 

Back from the dead - so you just turn the nut clockwise to get it off and counterclockwise to get it back on? Im not buying a special tool and will just be using a breakerbar/wrench to do this.

The manual doesnt really say HOW to do it, just shows some arrows that are vague as all get out.

Edit: Figured it out - 14mm wrench on the pulley and turn the nut like youre tightening it, this will cause the pulley to move rearwards and you can remove and install the new belt. Its actually pretty easy.