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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MALIBU V6-3.5L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Service and Repair
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim plate bezel.
2. Remove the knee bolster.
3. Unclip the lower left side of the I/P center trim panel.
4. Remove the ignition switch wire harness connector.
5. Remove the theft deterrent control module wire harness connector.
6. Position the ignition switch to the run position.
7. Disconnect the park lock cable at the ignition switch.
8. Remove the ignition switch at the I/P screws.
9. Remove the ignition switch assembly.
10. Remove the ignition switch bracket screws.
11. Remove the theft deterrent control module.
12. Remove the ignition switch bracket.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the ignition switch bracket.
2. Install the theft deterrent control module.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the ignition switch bracket screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
4. Install the ignition switch.
5. Tighten the ignition switch screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
6. Connect the park lock cable at the ignition switch.
7. Install the theft deterrent control module wire harness connector.
8. Install the ignition switch wire harness connector.
9. Install the I/P center trim panel.
10. Install the knee bolster.
11. Install the I/P cluster trim plate bezel.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim plate bezel.
2. Remove the knee bolster.
3. Unclip the lower left side of the I/P center trim panel.
4. Remove the ignition switch wire harness connector.
5. Remove the theft deterrent control module wire harness connector.
6. Position the ignition switch to the run position.
7. Disconnect the park lock cable at the ignition switch.
8. Remove the ignition switch at the I/P screws.
9. Remove the ignition switch assembly.
10. Remove the ignition switch bracket screws.
11. Remove the theft deterrent control module.
12. Remove the ignition switch bracket.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the ignition switch bracket.
2. Install the theft deterrent control module.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the ignition switch bracket screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
4. Install the ignition switch.
5. Tighten the ignition switch screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
6. Connect the park lock cable at the ignition switch.
7. Install the theft deterrent control module wire harness connector.
8. Install the ignition switch wire harness connector.
9. Install the I/P center trim panel.
10. Install the knee bolster.
11. Install the I/P cluster trim plate bezel.
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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.