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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009MALIBU V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.6L
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Starter Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.
4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
5. Unclip battery positive cable from starter bracket.
6. Disconnect the starter motor bolts and the starter.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the starter motor to the engine block.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the starter bolts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the starter.
4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut and tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb in).
5. Install the knock sensor bank 2. Refer to Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Service and Repair).
6. Install the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair).
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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.