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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010MALIBU LT, 3.6 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 856 (CELLULAR SYSTEMS, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS & NAVIGATION SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIO CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7

Radio Control Assembly Replacement

2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7SECTION Radio Control Assembly Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Radio Control Assembly
GM2221261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the front floor console trim plate assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement
  2. Remove the instrument panel center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement .
1 Radio Control Screws (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2 Radio, Video, Audio Disc Player, and Navigation Display Screws (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:  To access the display fasteners, position the radio control assembly forward from the bottom. The display must be removed with the radio control assembly in order to remove the display bezel.
3 Radio, Video, Audio Disc Player, and Navigation Display Nut
4 Radio Control Assembly

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
  2. When replacing the radio control assembly, transfer all necessary components.
  3. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.
RENDER: 1.0x

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