Stripped serpentine tensioner bolt

[jameson.luttrell_154832]

My brother bought a POS Rav4. The serpentine tensioner bolt is snapped. I need to take the belt off. Can I just cut through the belt?

[kurtwm1]

Sure you can.

[PhantomPatriot]

Please wear eye protection if you decide to do this.

[jameson.luttrell_154832]

Will do. Thank you.

[shanonia]

If you want to remove and replace the broken bolt and reuse the belt, maybe loosening the water pump will let you slip the belt off.

[NYBo]

If the tensioner bolt is snapped off, there should be no tension on the belt.

Perhaps a picture?