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2003 Chevrolet Malibu CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Malibu -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.2L Engine -> 3.1L Engine -> 3.5L Engine -> Malibu -> Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS
2.2L Engine
Malibu
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove exhaust manifold as follows:
- Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove oxygen sensor.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove manifold to exhaust flex decoupler mounting bolts.
- Disconnect pipe from exhaust manifold by pulling down and back on exhaust pipe.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove exhaust manifold to cylinder head mounting nuts.
- Remove exhaust manifold, clean sealing surfaces.
- On all models, drain cooling system into suit...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems.
If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front (primary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal mo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS
- Raise and suitably support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire.
- Remove stabilizer shaft link.
- Remove front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning.
- Disconnect outer tie rod assembly from steering knuckle.
- Separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Caution: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to ground and causing personal injury or damage to vehicle.
- Separate front wheel drive axle from front wheel drive shaft bearing using a su...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower starter.
- Disconnect starter e...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS
The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS
- Recover air conditioning refrigerant.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper radiator hose and transaxle cooler line, then the surge tank hose.
- Remove condenser inlet fitting from discharge hose and lower transaxle cooler line.
- Disconnect cooling fan ele...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS
- Lift or rotate tensioner using a 1/2 i...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Left Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 In Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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