How do you replace serpentine belt on a 2006 Malibu maxx v6?

Answer 1

Remove air box that is held by two 12 or 10 mm bolts.

Just remove the bolts, remove the air hose connected to the box, spread the a/c houses around and wiggle the box out of the position.

Use 15mm socket to under the engine stabilizer.

Use 1/2 drive braker bar or just wrench, stick in into the belt retention (no socket)

and apply pressure counter clock wise to release tension on the belt and remove the belt.

Install the new belt according to the diagram that you will see printed on the belt guard.

Check that all is aligned well and every groove in in place on the pullies.

Start the engine and make sure all rotates well.

Shut it off and re assemble the engine stabilizer and the air box.

Takes about 30-45 minutes.