Auto Parts Search
2005 Chevrolet Malibu CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Alero, Century, Grand Am, Malibu & Vibe -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS
When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level because of a chemical breakdown during use and a few precautions will minimize exposure.
- Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.
- Wear suitable respirator approved for asbestos dust use during repair procedure...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> G6, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 3.5 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 ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove flywheel inspection cover.
- Remove starter electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Tor...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 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...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 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...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Inside Left Rear Quarter Panel Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Garage Door Openers Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2005 Chevrolet Malibu SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
More parts |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle. |
Access the Complete guide! |