OEM 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Starter

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the starter motor on 2004 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Start by recording pre-set radio stations and turn off the ignition to replace the Starter motor. To begin replace the Starter start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the b+ cable nut from the Starter and the s-terminal nut located on the same Starter assembly. Box the engine block by removing both the lower Starter assembly to engine block bolt (lower Starter bolt) and the upper Starter assembly to engine block bolt (upper Starter bolt). Start by moving the Starter to the right side for clearance then move it toward the left until it fully exits the engine block (flywheel housing). To install the Starter you must guide it into the flywheel housing of the engine block followed by Starter mounting bolt installation while torqueing Starter-to-block bolts to 40 n.m (30 lb ft). Screw the b+ cable nut before tightening the b+ cable to Starter nut with 10 n.m (7 lb ft), repeating this procedure for the s-terminal wire by tightening the s-terminal nut to 5 n.m (4 lb ft). The last installation step involves completing the connection between the negative Battery Cable and the battery.