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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Alero, Grand Am & Malibu -> Accumulator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS
The desiccant within the accumulator shell is part of the sealed accumulator assembly and is not serviced separately
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove right front fender liner.
- Remove compressor hose from accumulator.
- Remove and discard seal washer.
- Remove evaporator hose from accumulator.
- Remove and discard seal washer.
- Remove accumulator with bracket from...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Assemble -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Disassemble -> Inspect -> Inspection -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS
All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal
Replacement
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark wheel to axle flange relationship for installation alignment, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake hose from caliper. Plug openings in caliper and brake hose.
- Lift able spring to free end of from lever, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever.
- Remove cable support bracket mounting bolt and washer.
- Remove sleeve bolt and caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brakes.
Disassemble
- Pad interior of caliper assembly with clean shop towel, then remove piston assembly using low...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS 3.9 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 3.6 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4 L4 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system uses the BCM (Body Control Module), DIC, instrument panel cluster, RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver), a RF (Radio Frequency) transmitting tire pressure sensor in each wheel and the serial data circuit. Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply with service life of 10 years.
When the vehicl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove flywheel inspection cover bolts.
- Remove flywheel inspection cover.
- Remove electrical connections from starter motor.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- Remove starter from v...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 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 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 3.5 V6 GAS
Lower
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 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 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: PARTS RESTRICTION ON ORDERING XM DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER - REVISED Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: NO CONNECT WITH DISABLED VEHICLE - DROPPED CALLS WITH 1234567890 MIN - ONSTAR Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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