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the front of the pulley that the belt rides on will have a square hole in it. you should be able to put either a 3/8 or 1/2 inch ratchet in that hole and pull it one way or the other to take the pressure off. the size of the hole and the direction depends on the vehicle.

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Q: How do you relieve pressure on a serpentine belt tensioner?
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