GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the engine mount snubber bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Bracket Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1826434 Size: SH
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
  4. Slide the drive belt off of the belt idler pulley (1).
  5. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1826434 Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, the tensioner and the generator.
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  3. Install the drive belt to the idler pulley (1).

    4. Note: Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.

  4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
  5. Install the engine mount snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Bracket Replacement.
  6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.