Hi!!
The answer is NO, you don't need the A/C for your moror to worik. You can safely bypass the compressor.
Since your present belt is already worn, (make sure you have the belt routing label, if not, take a picture of it just to be safe), cut it and wrap it around the rest of the components, including the belt tensioner, if possible, have someone retract the tensioner while you get the exact size of the new belt, in case that there is nobody around, get the size with the tensioner released and substract 3" - 4" from the total size.
Once you have the belt size you need, take it to an Auto Parts store, they should be able to give you a belt sized to your specs.
Good Luck!! Let me know how it worked out.
Testimonial: "Thanks It was not a serpentine belt but a dedicated belt for the A/C. BTW: there was also a dedicated belt for the power steering"
NOTE These items when adjusting belt tension :
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If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
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"Used belt" means a belt which has been used for five minutes or more.
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"New belt" means a belt which has been used for less than five minutes.463 views
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