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2004 Chevrolet Malibu CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
A/C Data -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS
Hydro-boost brake boosters are...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstice, Vibe & 2004-06 Malibu & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS
On Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstic...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
- Insert a drift into rotor and against caliper in order to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
- Remove stabilizer link.
- Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ele...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove engine mount strut from front of engine and radiator support.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner using suitable removal tool, then remove serpent...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove lefthand headlamp assembly attaching bolts.
- Lift headlamp assembly to unseat tabs on bottom edge of fender.
- Disconnect headlamp assembly electrical connector and remove assembly from vehicle.
- Remove righthand headlamp assembly attaching bolts.
- Lift headlamp assembly to unseat tabs on bottom edge of fender.
- Disconnect headlamp assembly electrical connector and remove assembly from vehicle.
- Loop a suitable rope around upper two tabs of condenser, then tie rope around upper engine compartment tie bar.
- Remove upper radiator support bracket bolts and support br...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove engine mount snubber bracket.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to relieve tension from driv...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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