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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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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:

Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Rotor, Replace -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5 V6 GAS

All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal

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.
Remove mounting bolts and caliper mounting bracket.
Remove rotor from hub and bearing.
Reverse procedure to...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> G6, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 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 ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 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 Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS

Remove intake manifold cover.
Remove lefthand inner fender brace.
Remove air cleaner outlet duct from throttle body.
Disconnect PCV tube from air inlet duct.
Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
Remove upper air cleaner housing.
Remove Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and harness from lower air cleaner housing. Do not disconnect connectors.
Remove Transmission Control Module (TCM) and harness from lower air cleaner housing. Do not disconnect connectors.
Loosen clamp and remove air cleaner outlet duct from air cleaner.
Disconnect two rubber grommets on inner rail a...

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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+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Instrument Panel Cluster

Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

Data Link Connector

Radio

Cigar Lighter

Rear Of Vehicle Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

License Lamp

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

Radio Antenna

Turn Signal Lamp

Tail Lamp

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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.

2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

License Lamp

Body Control Module

License Lamps

Rear Seat Audio Controller

Tail Stop And Turn Signal Lamp Left

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Data Link Connector

Body Control Module

Electronic Brake Control Module

Powertrain Control Module

Power Steering Control Module

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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:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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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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