How to replace the serpentine belt, do you have any diagrams or guides?

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
150,000 MILES • 2.4L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDWARDMOSCOSOLANO
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How do I replace the belt in my car listed above eco edition? No diagram for serpentine belt.
Dec 28, 2023 at 7:31 PM
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Yep, it looks like there is a spring-loaded belt tensioner that needs to be deactivated when changing the main serpentine drive belt out. Here are the instructions on how to do so. Here is the part number for the belt in case you need it:

Serpentine Belt - 12660099

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Dec 29, 2023 at 12:12 PM