2005 Chevrolet Malibu BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - Introduction) Section 2 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (Lx9)) Section 3 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 4 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - DTC P0016 To DTC P0132) Section 5 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - DTC P0133 To DTC P0315) Section 6 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - DTC P0325 To DTC P0506) Section 7 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - DTC P0507 To DTC P2108) Section 8 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - DTC P2119 To DTC U0107) Section 9 (Engine Control System - 3.5L (Lx9) - Diagnostic Information & Procedures) Section 10 (EGR Function Testing - General Motors Cars) Different car Section 1 (Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)) Section 2 (Cellular Communication Systems) Section 3 (Vehicle DTC Information) Section 4 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management) Section 5 (Stationary Window System) Section 6 (Computer/Integrating Systems) Section 7 (Horn System) Section 8 (Lighting Systems) Section 9 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System) Section 10 (Entertainment Systems) Section 11 (Programming And Setup - All Systems) Section 12 (Cautions And Notices) Section 13 (Interior Trim) Section 14 (Cruise Control System) Section 15 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 16 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 17 (Engine Controls - 2.0L - (Introduction)) Section 18 (Engine Controls - 2.2L - (Introduction)) Section 19 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 20 (Instrument Panel System Displays, Gauges And Console) Section 21 (HVAC Systems - Manual) Section 22 (Keyless Entry System) Section 23 (Body Rear End) Section 24 (Personalization Systems) Section 25 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 26 (Power Outlets) Section 27 (Body Front End) Section 28 (General Information) Section 29 (Tires And Wheels) Section 30 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 31 (Bumper System) Section 32 (Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61)) Section 33 (Frame And Underbody) Section 34 (Front Suspension System) Section 35 (Power Steering System) Section 36 (Wheel Alignment System) Section 37 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L) Section 38 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 39 (Antilock Brake System And Traction Control System) Section 40 (Engine Cooling System) Section 41 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 42 (Engine Controls - 2.2L (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 43 (Seat Belt System) Section 44 (Parking Brake System) Section 45 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 46 (Seat System) Section 47 (Sunroof System) Section 48 (Automatic Transmission - Introduction & Repair Instructions) Section 49 (Shift Interlock System) Section 50 (Manual Transaxle - GETRAG 5 Speed) Section 51 (Manual Transaxle - Mu3) Section 52 (Disc Brake System) Section 53 (Drum Brake System) Section 54 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 55 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 56 (Rear Suspension System) Section 57 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Section 58 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P023A To P0131)) Section 59 (Engine Controls - 2.2L (DTC P0030 To P0136)) Section 60 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P0132 To P0340)) Section 61 (Engine Controls - 2.2L (DTC P0137 To P0449)) Section 62 (Automatic Transmission (DTC P0218 To P0974)) Section 63 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P0341 To P1516)) Section 64 (Engine Controls - 2.2L (DTC P0451 To P2101)) Section 65 (Automatic Transmission (DTC P0976 To P2764)) Section 66 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P1680 To P2229)) Section 67 (Engine Controls - 2.2L (DTC P2119 To P2176)) Section 68 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction) Section 69 (Engine Exhaust System) Section 70 (Automatic Transmission - Service, Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting) Section 71 (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Section 72 (Engine Controls - 2.0L - Diagnostic Information & Procedures) Section 73 (Engine Controls - 2.2L - Diagnostic Information & Procedures) Section 74 (Automatic Transmission - Introduction (Diagnostic Information & Procedures)) Section 75 (Cautions And Notices) Section 76 (Cellular Communication Systems) Section 77 (Vehicle DTC Information) Section 78 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management - Introduction) Section 79 (Stationary Window System) Section 80 (Computer/Integrating Systems) Section 81 (Horn System) Section 82 (Lighting Systems) Section 83 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System) Section 84 (Entertainment Systems) Section 85 (Programming And Setup - All Systems) Section 86 (Interior Trim) Section 87 (Instrument Panel System Displays, Gauges And Console) Section 88 (Seat System) Section 89 (Cautions And Notices) Section 90 (HVAC Systems - Manual) Section 91 (Cruise Control System) Section 92 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 93 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 94 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 95 (Engine Control System - 3.8L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 96 (General Information) Section 97 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management (Component Locator)) Section 98 (Automatic Transaxle (DTC P0218 To DTC P0742)) Section 99 (Body Rear End) Section 100 (Garage Door Opener System) Section 101 (Keyless Entry System) Section 102 (Personalization Systems) Section 103 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 104 (Accessory Power Socket) Section 105 (Rear Parking Assist System) Section 106 (Bumper System) Section 107 (Body Front End) Section 108 (Tires And Wheels) Section 109 (Exterior Trim) Section 110 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 111 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 112 (Frame And Underbody) Section 113 (Engine Mechanical - 3.8L) Section 114 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Instructions -- 1 Of 5)) Section 115 (Power Steering System) Section 116 (Front Suspension System) Section 117 (Automatic Transaxle - Introduction & Repair Instructions) Section 118 (Wheel Alignment System) Section 119 (Wiring Systems & Electrical Power Management (Connector End Views)) Section 120 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Instructions -- 2 Of 5)) Section 121 (Antilock Brake System, Traction Control System & Stability Control System) Section 122 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 123 (Engine Cooling System) Section 124 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 125 (Seat Belt System) Section 126 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 127 (HVAC System - Automatic) Section 128 (Parking Brake System) Section 129 (Electronic Steering System - Variable Effort Steering) Section 130 (Sunroof System) Section 131 (Shift Interlock System) Section 132 (Disc Brake System) Section 133 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 134 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 135 (Engine Exhaust System) Section 136 (Rear Suspension System) Section 137 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 138 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (DTC P0008 To DTC P0133)) Section 139 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P0016 To DTC P0138)) Section 140 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (DTC P0135 To DTC P0420)) Section 141 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P0140 To DTC 0412)) Section 142 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P0418 To DTC P1115)) Section 143 (Engine Control System - 3.6L (Ly7) (DTC P0442 To DTC P167A)) Section 144 (Automatic Transaxle (DTC P0740 To DTC P1820)) Section 145 (Engine Control System - 3.8L (DTC P1125 To DTC P2A01)) Section 146 (Automatic Transaxle (DTC P1822 To DTC P2

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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