How do you bypass the air condition compressor to replace the belt on a 2000 Pontiac Montana van?

To bypass the air conditioning compressor on a 2000 Pontiac Montana van to replace the belt, first, relieve the tension on the serpentine belt by using a wrench on the tensioner pulley. Once the belt is loose, remove it from the A/C compressor pulley. Then, route the new belt around the other pulleys according to the belt routing diagram, omitting the A/C compressor. Finally, reapply tension to the belt and ensure it’s properly seated on all pulleys.