This is to detailed a question to answer here. You need to purchase a Haynes Manual that is specific to your car. You can get one at parts houses or a bookstore. It will more than pay for itself with the one water pump job.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has 12 valves.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has a V6 engine.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has a 4-speed automatic.
The height of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu is 4 ft. 8.4 in. (56.4 in.).
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu's turning circle is 36.3 ft..
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu runs on regular unleaded.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu is 15 ft. 10.4 in. (190.4 in.) long.
"Where is the fuel filter located on a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu?"
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.4 in. of front head room.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has 38 in. of rear leg room.