Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005): Body and Frame

Also for this vehicle: Malibu Classic L4-2.2L (2008), Malibu L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1998), Malibu L4-2.2L (2007), Malibu L4-2.4L (2010), Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008), Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997), Malibu V6-231 3.8L (1982), Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002), Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004), Malibu V6-3.6L (2010), Malibu V6-3.9L (2007), Malibu V8-267 4.4L (1982), Malibu V8-350 5.7L DSL (1982).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
- Body Control Systems › Body Control Module › Component Information111 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest:6 pages
    08-05-22-009C › Sep › 10 › Electrical - Various Electrical Systems Malfunctions2
    06-08-49-016B › Sep › 06 › Instruments - Backlighting Inoperative During Daylight2
    05-08-49-011A › May › 05 › Instruments - DIC Messages Missing2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Body Control Module:7 pages
    08-05-22-009C › Sep › 10 › Electrical - Various Electrical Systems Malfunctions2
    09-08-47-002 › Nov › 09 › Body Controls - BCM Cross Platform Functionality
    06-08-49-016B › Sep › 06 › Instruments - Backlighting Inoperative During Daylight2
    05-08-49-011A › May › 05 › Instruments - DIC Messages Missing2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Body Control Module: › 09-08-47-002 › Nov › 09 › Body Controls - BCM Cross Platform Functionality
  - Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…81
  - Description and Operation › Body Control System2 3 4 5 6
  - Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Service and Repair › Procedures2
- Bumper50 pages
  - Front Bumper34 pages
    Front Bumper Bracket › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Front Bumper Cover / Fascia › System Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Body - TPO Fascia Cleaning Prior to Painting
    Service and Repair › Fascia Grille Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Front Bumper Reinforcement › System Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Body - Polypropylene Energy Absorber Replacement
    Service and Repair › Impact Bar Bracket Replacement - Front Bumper2 3 4 5 6 7
    Front Bumper Shock Absorber › System Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Rear Bumper16 pages
    Rear Bumper Bracket › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia › System Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Body - TPO Fascia Cleaning Prior to Painting
    Service and Repair › Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Rear Bumper Reinforcement › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Body - Polypropylene Energy Absorber Replacement
    Rear Bumper Shock Absorber › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
- Cabin Ventilation Duct › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Cabin Ventilation Grille › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Cowl › Cowl Moulding / Trim › System Information › Service and Repair2
- Doors, Hood and Trunk197 pages
  - Doors136 pages
    Front Door71 pages
    Front Door Handle12 pages
    Front Door Exterior Handle › System Information › Adjustments2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Front Door Handle Switch › System Information › Service and Repair2
    Front Door Interior Handle › System Information › Service and Repair › Door Handle Replacement2
    Front Door Hinge › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins21 pages
    Recalls: › 05055 › May › 05 › Campaign - Incorrect Door Hinge Bolts2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest: › 01-08-64-020C › Oct › 04 › Body - Creak/Groan When Opening/Closing Doors2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Door Hinge:7 pages
    05055 › May › 05 › Campaign - Incorrect Door Hinge Bolts2 3 4 5
    01-08-64-020C › Oct › 04 › Body - Creak/Groan When Opening/Closing Doors2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Front Door Hinge: › 01-08-64-020C › Oct › 04 › Body - Creak/Groan When Opening/Closing Doors2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Front Door Hinge: › 05055 › May › 05 › Campaign - Incorrect Door Hinge Bolts2 3 4 5
    Front Door Latch › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Recalls: › 05016 › Jan › 05 › Campaign - Door Latch Freezing2
    Customer Interest: › 05-08-64-002B › Apr › 06 › Body - Door Latches Freezes in Extreme Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Door Latch:4 pages
    05-08-64-002B › Apr › 06 › Body - Door Latches Freezes in Extreme Cold2
    05016 › Jan › 05 › Campaign - Door Latch Freezing2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Front Door Latch: › 04-08-67-009 › Nov › 04 › Body - Sunroof Wind Noise2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Front Door Latch: › 04-08-67-009 › Nov › 04 › Body - Sunroof Wind Noise
    Front Door Limiter › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Front Door Panel › System Information › Service and Repair › Bezel Replacement - Front Door Switch2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Front Door Striker › System Information3 pages
    Adjustments
    Service and Repair › Door Striker Replacement2
    Front Door Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair › Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Upper Auxiliary2 3
    Front Door Window Glass › Front Door Window Glass Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair › Door Window Channel2 3 4
    Front Door Window Motor › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Front Door Window Regulator › System Information › Service and Repair › Door Window Regulator Replacement (Manual)2 3
    Rear Door65 pages
    Rear Door Handle7 pages
    Rear Door Exterior Handle › System Information › Adjustments
    Rear Door Interior Handle › System Information › Service and Repair › Door Handle Rod Replacement - Rear Inside2 3 4 5 6
    Rear Door Hinge › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins21 pages
    Recalls: › 05055 › May › 05 › Campaign - Incorrect Door Hinge Bolts2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest: › 01-08-64-020C › Oct › 04 › Body - Creak/Groan When Opening/Closing Doors2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Rear Door Hinge:7 pages
    05055 › May › 05 › Campaign - Incorrect Door Hinge Bolts2 3 4 5
    01-08-64-020C › Oct › 04 › Body - Creak/Groan When Opening/Closing Doors2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Rear Door Hinge: › 01-08-64-020C › Oct › 04 › Body - Creak/Groan When Opening/Closing Doors2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Rear Door Hinge: › 05055 › May › 05 › Campaign - Incorrect Door Hinge Bolts2 3 4 5
    Rear Door Latch › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Recalls: › 05016 › Jan › 05 › Campaign - Door Latch Freezing2
    Customer Interest: › 05-08-64-002B › Apr › 06 › Body - Door Latches Freezes in Extreme Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Rear Door Latch:4 pages
    05-08-64-002B › Apr › 06 › Body - Door Latches Freezes in Extreme Cold2
    05016 › Jan › 05 › Campaign - Door Latch Freezing2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Rear Door Latch: › 05-08-64-002B › Apr › 06 › Body - Door Latches Freezes in Extreme Cold2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Rear Door Latch: › 05016 › Jan › 05 › Campaign - Door Latch Freezing2
    Rear Door Limiter › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Rear Door Panel › System Information › Service and Repair › Panel Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Rear Door Striker › System Information3 pages
    Adjustments
    Service and Repair › Striker Anchor Plate Replacement - Door2
    Rear Door Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair › Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Upper Auxiliary2 3
    Rear Door Window Glass › Rear Door Window Glass Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair › Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement2 3
    Rear Door Window Motor › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Rear Door Window Regulator › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Fuel Door › Component Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Filler Door Replacement2 3 4
  - Hood14 pages
    Hood Hinge › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Hood Insulator / Pad › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Hood Latch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Hood Latch: › 05-08-63-001 › Mar › 05 › Body - Hood Won't Latch in The Primary Position
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Hood Latch: › 05-08-63-001 › Mar › 05 › Body - Hood Won't Latch in The Primary Position
    Hood Latch Release Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Hood Shock / Support › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Hood Switch / Sensor › Underhood Lamp Switch › Component Information › Diagrams
    Hood Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair › Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side2 3
  - Trunk / Liftgate43 pages
    Liftgate Window Glass › Liftgate Window Glass Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Trunk / Liftgate Hinge › Component Information › Service and Repair › Hinge Replacement - Liftgate2 3 4
    Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel › Component Information › Service and Repair › Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Lower)2 3
    Trunk / Liftgate Latch › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Trunk / Liftgate Latch: › 04-08-66-011A › May › 06 › Body - Liftgate May Relatch When Using Power Release2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Trunk / Liftgate Latch: › 04-08-66-011A › May › 06 › Body - Liftgate May Relatch When Using Power Release2 3
    Service and Repair › Latch Replacement - Liftgate2 3 4 5
    Trunk / Liftgate Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support › Component Information › Service and Repair › Strut Replacement - Liftgate2 3 4 5
    Trunk / Liftgate Stop › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Trunk / Liftgate Striker › Component Information › Service and Repair › Latch Striker Replacement - Liftgate2
    Trunk / Liftgate Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair › Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Compartment Opening2 3
- Exterior Moulding / Trim13 pages
- Fender4 pages
  - Front Fender › Front Fender Liner › System Information › Service and Repair2
  - Rear Fender › Rear Fender Liner › System Information › Service and Repair2
- Firewall › Passenger Compartment Cross Beam › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
- Frame15 pages
- Grille › Component Information › Service and Repair › Fascia Grille Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Interior Moulding / Trim170 pages
  - Carpet › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Interior - Proper Use of Floor Mats2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Console › Component Information29 pages
    Description and Operation2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Bracket Replacement - Console Floor (UK6)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…25
  - Dashboard / Instrument Panel34 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair › SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…31
    Passenger Compartment Cross Beam › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Drink Holders › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Glove Compartment › Glove Compartment Lock › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Headliner › Component Information12 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Headliner Replacement (Extended Sedan)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Passenger Assist Handle › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Rear Shelf › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Scuff Plate › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Sun Visor › Component Information44 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins38 pages
    Recalls: › 05094A › Mar › 06 › Campaign - Sun Visor Mirror Cover Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7
    Customer Interest: › 05-08-110-05 › Aug › 05 › Interior - Sun Visor Mirror Cover Breaks Off2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Sun Visor:13 pages
    05-08-110-005H › Aug › 09 › BULLETIN CANCELLATION INFORMATION
    05094A › Mar › 06 › Campaign - Sun Visor Mirror Cover Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7
    05-08-110-05 › Aug › 05 › Interior - Sun Visor Mirror Cover Breaks Off2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Sun Visor:6 pages
    05-08-110-005H › Aug › 09 › BULLETIN CANCELLATION INFORMATION
    05-08-110-05 › Aug › 05 › Interior - Sun Visor Mirror Cover Breaks Off2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Sun Visor:7 pages
    05-08-110-005H › Aug › 09 › BULLETIN CANCELLATION INFORMATION
    05094A › Mar › 06 › Campaign - Sun Visor Mirror Cover Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Trim Panel › Component Information › Service and Repair › Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…25
- Locks27 pages
  - Door Locks › Door Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Key › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Locks - Key Code Security Rules and Information2 3 4
  - Keyless Entry6 pages
    Keyless Entry Receiver › Component Information3 pages
    Diagrams
    Service and Repair › (Extended Sedan)2
    Keyless Starting System › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Remote Starting System - System Inoperative Diagnostics2
    Keyless Entry Transmitter › Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Power Locks13 pages
    Power Door Lock Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Body - Revised Power Door Lock Receiver Replacement2
    Power Door Lock Switch › Component Information11 pages
    Diagrams2
    Service and Repair › Accessory Switch Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Trunk / Liftgate Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair2
- Mirrors8 pages
  - Heated Element, Mirror › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Mirrors - Heated Mirrors, Defrosting Time
  - Memory Positioning Systems › System Information › Description and Operation2
  - Power Mirror Switch › Component Information5 pages
    Diagrams
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
- Paint, Striping and Decals › Paint › System Information94 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 05-08-51-008C › Jun › 09 › Body - Bumps or Rust Colored Spots in Paint2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Paint:3 pages
    05-08-51-008C › Jun › 09 › Body - Bumps or Rust Colored Spots in Paint2
    08-08-51-002 › Mar › 08 › Body - TPO Fascia Cleaning Prior to Painting
    All Other Service Bulletins for Paint: › 08-08-51-002 › Mar › 08 › Body - TPO Fascia Cleaning Prior to Painting
  - Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
  - Application and ID › Color Compatibility Guide (Paint Codes)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…86
- Relays and Modules - Body and Frame21 pages
  - Pedal Positioning Module › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Power Door Lock Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Body - Revised Power Door Lock Receiver Replacement2
  - Seat Heater Control Module › Component Information14 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Heated Seat Control Module - Driver2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Module › Component Information › Locations2
- Roof and Associated Components › Sunroof / Moonroof56 pages
  - Sun Shade › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › 04-08-110-004B › Aug › 05 › Interior - Rear Sunshade Unhooked at Sunroof Trim2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 04-08-110-004B › Aug › 05 › Interior - Rear Sunshade Unhooked at Sunroof Trim2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Sun Shade: › 06-02-32-005 › May › 06 › Steering - Snap/Pop Noise When Turning Steering Wheel2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Sun Shade: › 06-02-32-005 › May › 06 › Steering - Snap/Pop Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
    Service and Repair › Sunroof Sunshade Guide Replacement2 3 4 5
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Motor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initilization/Teach Process (Existing Motor)2 3 4
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Switch › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Track › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Windguard › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Sunroof / Moonroof Windguard: › 04-08-67-009 › Nov › 04 › Body - Sunroof Wind Noise2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Sunroof / Moonroof Windguard: › 04-08-67-009 › Nov › 04 › Body - Sunroof Wind Noise2
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Drain › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Panel › Component Information9 pages
    Adjustments2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
- Seats150 pages
  - Head Rest › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Head Rest: › 05-08-50-002 › Jan › 05 › Interior - Seat Headrests Uncomfortable2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Head Rest: › 05-08-50-002 › Jan › 05 › Interior - Seat Headrests Uncomfortable2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Head Restraint System › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Restraints - Driver/Passenger Seat Head Rest Information
  - Memory Positioning Systems › System Information › Description and Operation2
  - Power Seat Motor › Component Information18 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front (Tilt)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Power Seat Switch › Component Information7 pages
    Locations2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Seat Back › Component Information48 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Seat Back: › 05-08-50-001 › Jan › 05 › Interior - Seat back Trim Panel Loose/Falling OFF2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Seat Back: › 05-08-50-001 › Jan › 05 › Interior - Seat back Trim Panel Loose/Falling OFF2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…44
  - Seat Cover › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Interior - Seat Cover Wrinkle/Crease/Burn Info2 3 4 5 6
  - Seat Cushion › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…30
  - Seat Heater Control Module › Component Information14 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Heated Seat Control Module - Driver2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Seat Heater Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Seat Heater Switch › Component Information8 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Seat Track › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Interior - Seat Track Synchronization Procedure Addition2
- Sensors and Switches - Body and Frame60 pages
  - Hood Switch / Sensor › Underhood Lamp Switch › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Pedal Positioning Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Diagrams › Adjustable Pedals Position Sensor2
    Service and Repair › Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration2 3
  - Pedal Positioning Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Power Door Lock Switch › Component Information11 pages
    Diagrams2
    Service and Repair › Accessory Switch Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Power Mirror Switch › Component Information5 pages
    Diagrams
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Power Seat Switch › Component Information7 pages
    Locations2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Seat Heater Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Seat Heater Switch › Component Information8 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Sunroof / Moonroof Switch › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3
  - Trunk / Liftgate Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
- Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams4 pages
  - Air Dam › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Spoiler › Component Information › Service and Repair2
- Unibody › Cowl › Cowl Moulding / Trim › System Information › Service and Repair2
- Weatherstrip21 pages
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections