- Socket wrench set
- A flathead screwdriver
- Safety glasses
Here are the steps to follow:
1.) Disconnect the battery. The battery is located in the trunk of the car. First, remove the plastic cover of the positive terminal and use a socket wrench to remove the positive and negative terminals of the battery.
2.) Remove the air cleaner assembly. The air cleaner assembly is located on the top of the engine. Loosen the hose clamp that connects the air cleaner assembly to the throttle body. Then, remove the two bolts that hold the air cleaner assembly in place and lift it off of the engine.
3.) Locate the alternator belt. The alternator belt is located on the front of the engine. It is a black belt that runs between the alternator and the water pump.
4.) Loosen the alternator adjustment bolt. The alternator adjustment bolt is located on the back of the alternator. Use a socket wrench to loosen the bolt but do not remove it completely.
5.) Pry the belt off of the pulleys. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the belt off of the alternator pulley and water pump pulley.
6.) Remove the alternator belt. Once the belt is off of the pulleys, remove it from the engine compartment.
7.) Reassemble the engine in reverse order.
Note: The alternator belt on a 1992 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas should be replaced every 60,000 miles or every 10 years, whichever occurs first. If the belt is cracked, frayed, or damaged in any way, it should be replaced immediately.
