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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Keyless Entry Receiver: Service and Repair
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Service and Repair
REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear compartment lamp housing for access.
2. Look for the mounting tabs just to the right of the center access hole on the rear package shelf. Compress the tabs and slide the receiver down through the access hole.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the remote door lock receiver.
4. Remove the remote door lock receiver.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the receiver through the access hole. Snap the mounting tabs into place.
3. Install the rear compartment lamp housing.
4. Reprogram the new receiver to transmitters. Programming and Relearning
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear compartment lamp housing for access.
2. Look for the mounting tabs just to the right of the center access hole on the rear package shelf. Compress the tabs and slide the receiver down through the access hole.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the remote door lock receiver.
4. Remove the remote door lock receiver.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the receiver through the access hole. Snap the mounting tabs into place.
3. Install the rear compartment lamp housing.
4. Reprogram the new receiver to transmitters. Programming and Relearning
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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.