The serpentine belt passes through several pulleys on the front of the engine, driving components like the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor.
To replace a serpentine belt, you may typically follow steps like these:
1. Locate the serpentine belt tensioner.
2. Loosen the tensioner to release tension on the belt.
3. Remove the old belt from all the pulleys.
4. Install the new belt in the same path as the old one, making sure it goes around all the pulleys.
5. Re-tension the belt by turning the tensioner according to your car's specific procedure.
6. Double-check that the belt is properly seated on all pulleys and that the tension is correct.
While I cannot fully confirm since I don't have access to your specific Grand Am, removing the motor mount doesn't appear to be part of the belt replacement procedure.
