2004 Chevrolet Malibu BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Engine Control System (Introduction) - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 2 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 3 (Engine Control System (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 4 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0030 To DTC P0160) - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 5 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0161 To DTC P453) - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 6 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0455 To DTC P1650) -- 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 7 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P1660 To DTC P2138) - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 8 (Engine Control System (Diagnostic Information & Procedures) - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 9 (EGR Function Testing - General Motors Cars) Different car Section 1 (Cruise Control System) Section 2 (Data Link Communication System) Section 3 (Antilock Brake System And Traction Control System) Section 4 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 5 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E Diagnosis (DTC P0218 To P0748 - 2.2L)) Section 6 (Engine Controls (Diagnostic Information & Procedures) -- 2.2L (L61)) Section 7 (Engine Controls (Diagnostic Information & Procedures) -- 3.4L (La1)) Section 8 (Wiring Systems) Section 9 (Service Programming System) Section 10 (Engine Controls (Introduction) -- 2.2L (L61)) Section 11 (Engine Controls (Introduction) - 3.4L (La1)) Section 12 (Instrument Panel System Displays, Gauges And Console) Section 13 (Lighting Systems) Section 14 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 15 (Engine Cooling System) Section 16 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 17 (Cautions & Notices) Section 18 (Entertainment System) Section 19 (Body Control System) Section 20 (Body Rear End) Section 21 (Interior Trim) Section 22 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System) Section 23 (Keyless Entry System) Section 24 (Horn System) Section 25 (Personalization Systems) Section 26 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 27 (Power Outlets) Section 28 (Theft Deterrent System -- Immobilizer System -- Some Export Vehicles) Section 29 (HVAC Systems - Manual) Section 30 (Wiper System And Washer System) Section 31 (Seat Belt System) Section 32 (Body Front End) Section 33 (General Information) Section 34 (Bumper System) Section 35 (Exterior Trim) Section 36 (Tires & Wheels) Section 37 (Seat System) Section 38 (Frame & Underbody) Section 39 (Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61)) Section 40 (Front Suspension System) Section 41 (Manual Transmission - GETRAG 5 Speed) Section 42 (Power Steering System) Section 43 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 44 (Engine Mechanical - 3.4L (La1)) Section 45 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E (Introduction)) Section 46 (Shift Lock Control System) Section 47 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E (Troubleshooting)) Section 48 (Engine Controls (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) -- 2.2L (L61)) Section 49 (Engine Controls (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) -- 3.4L (La1)) Section 50 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 51 (Sunroof System) Section 52 (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) Section 53 (Stationary Window System) Section 54 (Disc Brake System) Section 55 (Drum Brake System) Section 56 (Parking Brake System) Section 57 (Suspension System General Diagnosis) Section 58 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 59 (Rear Suspension System) Section 60 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction) Section 61 (Engine Exhaust System) Section 62 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Section 63 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0106 To DTC P0201/0204) - 2.2L (L61)) Section 64 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0030 To DTC P0138) -- 3.4L (La1)) Section 65 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E (Diagnostic Information & Procedures)) Section 66 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0300 To DTC P1171) -- 2.2L (L61)) Section 67 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E Diagnosis (DTC P0748 (3.4L) To P1887)) Section 68 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0140 To DTC P0496) -- 3.4L (La1)) Section 69 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0506 To DTC P1640) -- 3.4L (La1)) Section 70 (Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P1650 To DTC P1670) -- 3.4L (La1)) Section 71 (Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures) Section 72 (Cellular Communication Systems) Section 73 (Vehicle DTC Information) Section 74 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management - Introduction) Section 75 (Stationary Window System) Section 76 (Computer/Integrating Systems) Section 77 (Horn System) Section 78 (Lighting Systems) Section 79 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System) Section 80 (Entertainment Systems) Section 81 (Programming And Setup - All Systems) Section 82 (Interior Trim) Section 83 (Instrument Panel System Displays, Gauges And Console) Section 84 (Seat System) Section 85 (Cautions And Notices) Section 86 (HVAC Systems - Manual) Section 87 (Cruise Control System) Section 88 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 89 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 90 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 91 (Engine Control System - 3.8L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 92 (General Information) Section 93 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management (Component Locator)) Section 94 (Automatic Transaxle (DTC P0218 To DTC P0742)) Section 95 (Body Rear End) Section 96 (Garage Door Opener System) Section 97 (Keyless Entry System) Section 98 (Personalization Systems) Section 99 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 100 (Accessory Power Socket) Section 101 (Rear Parking Assist System) Section 102 (Bumper System) Section 103 (Body Front End) Section 104 (Tires And Wheels) Section 105 (Exterior Trim) Section 106 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 107 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 108 (Frame And Underbody) Section 109 (Engine Mechanical - 3.8L) Section 110 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Instructions -- 1 Of 5)) Section 111 (Power Steering System) Section 112 (Front Suspension System) Section 113 (Automatic Transaxle - Introduction & Repair Instructions) Section 114 (Wheel Alignment System) Section 115 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management (Connector End Views)) Section 116 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Instructions -- 2 Of 5)) Section 117 (Antilock Brake System, Traction Control System & Stability Control System) Section 118 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 119 (Engine Cooling System) Section 120 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 121 (Seat Belt System) Section 122 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 123 (HVAC System - Automatic) Section 124 (Parking Brake System) Section 125 (Electronic Steering System - Variable Effort Steering) Section 126 (Sunroof System) Section 127 (Shift Interlock System) Section 128 (Disc Brake System) Section 129 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 130 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 131 (Engine Exhaust System) Section 132 (Rear Suspension System) Section 133 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 134 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (DTC P0008 To DTC P0133)) Section 135 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P0016 To DTC P0138)) Section 136 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (DTC P0135 To DTC P0420)) Section 137 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P0140 To DTC 0412)) Section 138 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P0418 To DTC P1115)) Section 139 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (DTC P0442 To DTC P167A)) Section 140 (Automatic Transaxle (DTC P0740 To DTC P1820)) Section 141 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P1125 To DTC P2A01)) Section 142 (Automatic Transaxle (DTC P1822 To DTC P2764)) Section 143 (Engine Con

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