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2016 Chevrolet Malibu LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2016 Chevrolet Malibu L), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Automatic Transmission - 5ET50 (MKE))
- Section 2 (Hybrid/EV System Heating And Cooling)
- Section 3 (Automatic Transmission - AISIN AF50-8 (MRC))
- Section 4 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG))
- Section 5 (Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LKN))
- Section 6 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - Specifications)
- Section 7 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - DTC P0324 To DTC P2635 And Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 8 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - Description And Operation)
- Section 9 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - Repair Instructions)
- Section 10 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 11 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 12 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) - DTC P0010 To DTC P0315)
- Section 13 (Hybrid/EV Energy Storage System)
- Section 14 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - Repair Instructions)
- Section 15 (Hybrid/EV Control System)
- Section 16 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 17 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 18 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - DTC P0446 To DTC P2635 And Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 19 (Antilock Brake System - Hybrid (Hp4))
- Section 20 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - Description And Operation)
- Section 21 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - Specifications)
- Section 22 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 1.8L (LKN) - DTC P0010 To DTC P0459)
- Section 23 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System - Hybrid)
- Different car
- Section 1 (EGR Function Testing - General Motors Cars)
- Section 2 (Transmission Cooling System)
- Section 3 (Engine Cooling System)
- Section 4 (Dangers, Warnings And Cautions)
- Section 5 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Repair Instructions - On Vehicle)
- Section 6 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
- Section 7 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 8 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Repair Instructions)
- Section 9 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 10 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Repair Instructions - On Vehicle)
- Section 11 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Repair Instructions)
- Section 12 (Fixed And MOVEABLE Window System)
- Section 13 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information - Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 14 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - A3L To B203 LKW)
- Section 15 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - B218L To K9 X3)
- Section 16 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - K9 X4 To K77 X1)
- Section 17 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - K77 X2 To Q44)
- Section 18 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - Q46 To X85)
- Section 19 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 20 (Programming And Setup - All Systems)
- Section 21 (Wiper System And Washer System)
- Section 22 (Interior Trim And Interior Paneling)
- Section 23 (Mirror System)
- Section 24 (Hydraulic Brake System)
- Section 25 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 26 (Disc Brake System)
- Section 27 (General Information)
- Section 28 (Tires And Wheels)
- Section 29 (Instrument Panel Trim And Console Trim)
- Section 30 (Lighting System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 31 (Steering Wheel And Steering Column)
- Section 32 (Maintenance And Lubrication)
- Section 33 (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- Section 34 (Frame And Underbody)
- Section 35 (Bumpers And Fascias)
- Section 36 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 37 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Specifications)
- Section 38 (Wheel Drive Shafts)
- Section 39 (Engine Exhaust System)
- Section 40 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- Section 41 (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning)
- Section 42 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
- Section 43 (Cruise Control System)
- Section 44 (Cellular System, Entertainment System And Navigation System)
- Section 45 (Power Steering System)
- Section 46 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 47 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - DTC P0010 To DTC P0324)
- Section 48 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 49 (Electrical Component Locator - Powertrain Component Views)
- Section 50 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Description And Operation)
- Section 51 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 52 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - DTC P0325 To DTC P2635 And Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 53 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Specifications)
- Section 54 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 55 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle)
- Section 56 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Description And Operation)
- Section 57 (Instrument Panel System Displays And Gauges)
- Section 58 (Lighting System - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 59 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 60 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Description And Operation)
- Section 61 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Specifications)
- Section 62 (Seat Heating System And Seat Cooling System)
- Section 63 (HVAC System - Automatic)
- Section 64 (Seat Hardware, Seat Trim, And Upholstery)
- Section 65 (Power Seat System)
- Section 66 (Floor Coverings And HEADLININGS)
- Section 67 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Repair Instructions - On Vehicle)
- Section 68 (Bolted Exterior Body Panels And Closures)
- Section 69 (Object Detection System)
- Section 70 (Lighting System - Diagnostic Information And Procedures)
- Section 71 (Data Communication System)
- Section 72 (Lighting System - Description And Operation)
- Section 73 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - X110 To X221)
- Section 74 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - X222 To X920)
- Section 75 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Schematic Wiring And Wiring Harness Routing Diagrams)
- Section 76 (Component Locations - Electrical Center Identification Views)
- Section 77 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information - Specifications)
- Section 78 (Immobilizer System)
- Section 79 (Power Door Lock System And Release Systems)
- Section 80 (Keyless Entry System And Remote Functions)
- Section 81 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 82 (Wheel Alignment System)
- Section 83 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - Miscellaneous)
- Section 84 (Seat Belt System)
- Section 85 (HVAC System - Manual)
- Section 86 (Secondary And Configurable Customer Control System)
- Section 87 (Shift Lock Control System)
- Section 88 (Horn System)
- Section 89 (Sunroof System)
- Section 90 (Vibration Diagnosis And Correction)
- Section 91 (Power Outlets)
- Section 92 (Theft Deterrent System)
- Section 93 (Suspension System General Diagnosis)
- Section 94 (Rear Suspension System)
- Section 95 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Specifications)
- Section 96 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Description And Operation)
- Section 97 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Description And Operation)
- Section 98 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 99 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 100 (Automatic Transmission - 6T70 (M7W) - Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle)
- Section 101 (Component Locations - Master Electrical Component List)
- Section 102 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LTG) Or 2.5L (LKW) - Component Locator)
- Section 103 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle)
- Section 104 (Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MNH) - Schematic Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 105 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Special Tools And Equipment)
- Section 106 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - Index)
- Section 107 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - Index)
- Section 108 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - A3L To E6)
- Section 109 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - E7L To K36 X1)
- Section 110 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - K36 To P29)
- Section 111 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - Q2 To X85)
- Section 112 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - X100 To X213)
- Section 113 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - X215 To X345)
- Section 114 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - X365 To X971)
- Section 115 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Connector End Views - Index)
- Section 116 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Inline Harness Connector End Views - Index)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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