I have an '04 SE, and when I turn on the A/C something under the hood squeels real loud for about 7 seconds and then goes away. Assuming it was the belt, I tried to look down in there, but it's very hard to see.

I think I see 2 belts side-by-side. Is that correct? And the belt closest to the passenger side looks to have a worn edge on it. Can anyone tell me the quantity of belts and the sizes needed.

Since I can barely see them, I'm assuming that changing them is a chore.

 

one closest to passenger side is power steering belt and one away is AC belt. Get nissan parts # belts. Gates are ok. Any part store should be able to gather the belt info for you. Also, you may need to tighten your tensioner bolt which is on the left side of your engine if you were facing the bay with the hood up..Long brass bolt.

 

Are they hard to change? I know they are hard to see.

 

With the right tools they are fine. AC belt easy, power steering a little harder.

 

I can't get the tensioner to loosen at all. I've turned the nut on the brass thing both ways as far as it will go and get no where. My ALt is out and I can't change it because I cant get the belt off. What am I missing...

 

ok scratch that... got the tensioner moved but its still in the way of the alt. bolt. How the heck do you get to that?