How to replace the front door check link on Chevrolet Malibu?

Start the procedure of front door check replacement by taking out the door inner trim panel along with the front door water deflector. Detach the front door check bolts and nuts by removing them first before removing the front door check from the door. When installing the new check position it so that the right side bears letter R facing upward and left side has letter L pointed upward. Place the front door check onto the door before installing its front door check nuts to a torque of 10 N.m (89 lb in). The same procedure is used once again as you install the front door check bolt by concretely tightening it to 9 N.m (80 lb in) torque. Conduct the replacement by first installing the door inner trim panel followed by the front door water deflector.

How to replace the rear door check link on Chevrolet Malibu?

Initiate the check door replacement procedure by taking out the door inner trim panel along with the rear door water deflector. The installation process starts by clearing away the door check bolt and nuts until the door check becomes detached from the rear door. When installing the new door check, verify the orientation of its linkage arms that R points upwards for the right-hand side and L points upwards for left-hand side. Position the door check inside the rear of the door frame before securely tightening its nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Fasten the front door door check bolt to 9 N.m while observing an 80 lb in torque specification. The process ends by replacing both the rear door water deflector followed by the door inner trim panel installation.

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Chevrolet Malibu Door Check, Front Part Number: 84181191
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Side Door Check
- Position: Front
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Door Check, Front Part Number: 42846244
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Side Door Check; Link, Front Door Hinge
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 42871449
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2022-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Check Strap, Front Part Number: 19244691
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- Other Name: Link, Front Door Hinge; Door Check; Link, Rear Side Door Lower Hinge
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22607035, 22612396, 22594376, 22616931, 22700045, 22684079
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- 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Check Strap, Front Part Number: 15952850
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Side Door Check; Link, Front Door Hinge; Door Check
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22627140, 10388445
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- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Check Strap, Rear Lower Part Number: 22612397
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link, Rear Side Door Lower Hinge; Door Check
- Position: Rear Lower
- Replaces: 22607036
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Check Strap, Rear Part Number: 19244703
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Assembly, Rear Side Door Check; Link, Rear Side Door Lower Hinge; Door Check
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22675111, 22696927, 22684080
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Check Strap, Rear Part Number: 15952854
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- Other Name: Link, Rear Side Door Check; Link, Rear Side Door Lower Hinge; Door Check
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Check Strap, Rear Lower Part Number: 15952853
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link, Rear Side Door Lower Hinge; Door Check
- Position: Rear Lower
- Replaces: 10388446, 22627157
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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Chevrolet Malibu Door Check Parts and Q&A

Check Strap, Front
15952850
Q: How to replace the front door check link on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Start the procedure of front door check replacement by taking out the door inner trim panel along with the front door water deflector. Detach the front door check bolts and nuts by removing them first before removing the front door check from the door. When installing the new check position it so that the right side bears letter R facing upward and left side has letter L pointed upward. Place the front door check onto the door before installing its front door check nuts to a torque of 10 N.m (89 lb in). The same procedure is used once again as you install the front door check bolt by concretely tightening it to 9 N.m (80 lb in) torque. Conduct the replacement by first installing the door inner trim panel followed by the front door water deflector.
Check Strap, Rear Lower
15952853
Q: How to replace the rear door check link on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Initiate the check door replacement procedure by taking out the door inner trim panel along with the rear door water deflector. The installation process starts by clearing away the door check bolt and nuts until the door check becomes detached from the rear door. When installing the new door check, verify the orientation of its linkage arms that R points upwards for the right-hand side and L points upwards for left-hand side. Position the door check inside the rear of the door frame before securely tightening its nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Fasten the front door door check bolt to 9 N.m while observing an 80 lb in torque specification. The process ends by replacing both the rear door water deflector followed by the door inner trim panel installation.