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2009 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

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delco/Bosch Type 7.2 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Aura & Malibu -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Corvette -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM Connector Terminal Identification -> Electromagnetic Interference Test -> Ignition Cycle Default -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> STS & XLR
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for "Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation."
EBCM Connector Terminal Identification
Refer to Figs. through for EBCM connector terminal identification.
Diagnostic Tests
Corvette
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[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittents & Poor Connections
Inter...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
Refer to Figs. through for w...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator electrical connections.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove al...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loop a rope around each of upper 2 tabs of condenser and tie rope around upper tie bar.
- Remove upper radiator support brackets.
- Reposition radiator inlet hose clamp at radiator, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator inlet hose from radiator.
- Remove right engine splash shield retainers.
- Remove right engine splash shield.
- Remove left engine splash shield retainers.
- Remove left engine splash shield.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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