Can I get a detailed picture of a Serpentine belt being installed?

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
160,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I can't figure out how the belt exactly goes on.
Apr 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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STEVE W.
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This is the belt routing for the 3.6. You put the belt on each pulley, then move the tensioner and put the belt onto the idler.
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Apr 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Because the picture didn't show the positions of the belt on the pully's.
Apr 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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STEVE W.
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The belt only fits on there correctly one way. That is the belt routing in the picture. If you mean it doesn't show the belt installed, that's typical service info. Try the attached, night make it easier.
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Apr 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM