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Continental 49212 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly - Accessory Drive
Reliable Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner for Saturn Vehicles
The Continental Multi-V Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly, part number 49212, is designed specifically for Saturn models including SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2. This tensioner assembly ensures proper belt tension and smooth operation of your vehicle's accessory drive system.
- Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly for Saturn SC, SL, and SW series
- Single smooth steel pulley with 3.54 inch outside diameter
- Non-flanged pulley design for precise belt alignment
- Pulley bore diameter of 1.180 inches and width of 1.18 inches
- Part number 49212 from Continental's Multi-V product line
Detailed Product Features and Specifications
This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly features a single steel pulley with a smooth surface type, designed to reduce belt wear and maintain consistent tension. The pulley is non-flanged, which helps in proper belt tracking without additional edge constraints. With a bore diameter of 1.180 inches and a width of 1.18 inches, the pulley is engineered to fit precisely within the accessory drive system of Saturn SC, SL, and SW models. The 3.54 inch outside diameter balances durability and performance, ensuring reliable operation under various driving conditions.
About the Continental Multi-V Product Line
The Multi-V line from Continental focuses on accessory drive components engineered for durability and precise fitment. This product line emphasizes quality materials and design to support the accessory belt system's efficiency and longevity. The 49212 tensioner assembly is part of this line, offering a reliable solution tailored for specific Saturn vehicles.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Maintains proper tension on accessory drive belts to prevent slipping
- Reduces belt noise caused by misalignment or wear
- Prevents premature belt or pulley damage in Saturn SC, SL, and SW models
- Ensures smooth operation of alternator, power steering, and air conditioning belts
- Addresses issues related to belt tension loss or pulley wear
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Continental Multi-V Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly 49212, ensure the pulley aligns correctly with the belt path to avoid premature wear. Verify the bore diameter matches the mounting shaft for a secure fit. Use proper tools to apply tension evenly and check belt routing according to the Saturn vehicle’s service manual. Regular inspection after installation is recommended to confirm tensioner performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Continental manufactures the Multi-V tensioner assembly with high-grade steel and precision engineering to meet OEM standards. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Continental products typically undergo rigorous quality control to ensure durability and reliable performance in Saturn SC, SL, and SW models.
| Brand | Continental |
| Part Number | 49212 |
| Position | Multi-V, Accessory Drive |
| Pulley 1 Flanged | Non-flanged |
| Pulley Quantity | 1 |
| Pulley 1 Bore Diameter | 1.180 |
| Pulley 1 Outside Diameter | 3.54 |
| Pulley 1 Width | 1.18 |
| Pulley 1 Material | Steel |
| Pulley Surface Type | Smooth |
This part fits 73 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2002 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2002 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2002 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2002 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2001 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2001 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2001 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2001 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2001 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2001 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2000 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2000 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2000 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2000 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2000 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 2000 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | w/ 90mm Diameter Pulley; Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1999 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1998 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1997 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1996 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1995 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1994 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SC1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SC2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SW1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1993 | Saturn | SW2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1991 | Saturn | SC | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL1 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL2 | 1.9L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Smooth Pulley; Multi-V |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.