Genuine Chevrolet Malibu Batteries

Chevrolet Malibu Batteries Parts Questions & Answers

• Battery Assembly, High Vltg
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  Q: What is the importance of disconnecting the battery properly in a Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Some systems on the vehicle require battery power to be available at all times, either to maintain continuous operation such as the alarm system, power door locks, etc., or to maintain control unit memory like radio station presets, Powertrain Control Module and other control units. When the battery is disconnected, the power that maintains these systems is cut. Therefore, before you disconnect the battery, it's important to remove the key from the ignition and to keep it with you, especially on a vehicle with power door locks, to prevent it from getting locked inside if the power door locks should engage accidentally when the battery is reconnected. Devices known as memory-savers can be used to avoid some of these problems. The typical memory saver is plugged into the cigarette lighter and is connected to a spare battery, allowing the vehicle battery to be disconnected from the electrical system. The memory saver will provide sufficient current to maintain audio unit security codes, PCM memory, etc. and will provide power to always hot circuits such as the clock and radio memory circuits. To disconnect the battery for service procedures requiring power to be cut from the vehicle, open the battery box cover and remove the nut attaching the negative Battery Cable terminal to the battery. Isolate the cable end to prevent it from coming into accidental contact with the battery terminal. When reconnecting the battery, always connect the positive cable first and the negative cable last.
• Battery Assembly, High Vltg (Refurb)
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  Q: How do you remove and install a battery in a Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: For reasonable prices, battery straps and handlers can be found in most auto parts stores that help to take out the battery. Get rid of the battery by opening the battery box cover and loosening the nut holding down the negative battery cable terminal to the battery. Disconnect and insulate the negative battery cable. Slide open mega-fuse cover towards rear of the vehicle until cable is free from positive battery terminal. With your hand reach underneath and locate a latch on its left, pull it up and also push towards right; this will enable you to remove two screws that are inside box but close toward each other so you have unlocked lid for mega-fuse compartment which accommodates all four fuses including one which supplies power to engine control unit (ECU). Open large fuse box where all fuses are located over top of radiator fan then remove any connectors attached onto top side before unscrewing four screws here allowing access into rear section containing both main power supply lines supplying electricity throughout entire automobile at once while other smaller ones distribute current among different systems individually as needed through their respective circuitry namely fuel pump relay board as well as air conditioning compressor clutch solenoid valve etcetera so if you ever need more info about how it works just let me know cause I'm not sure exactly what type used since there many available options depending upon specific model year vehicle made by various manufacturers around world today including some designs having even more complex electronic architectures than others such as these three examples discussed earlier involving different types thereof, e.g., single-sided boards which carry only one trace layer each consisting solely Copper tracks without any components mounted onto them (e.g., no resistors placed directly upon surface), or double-sided PCBs where two layers exist with traces running both top bottom sides respectively while certain components may be situated either above below those tracks themselves resulting combination known either between simple printed circuit boards (PCBs) versus more advanced ones incorporating elements besides either bare foils themselves like capacitors or resistors) yet without any integrated circuits present inside besides their own connectors leading four-directional data flow between individual elements connected within whole assembly itself so then you can easily visualize process going on behind scenes during real-world applications involving multiple connections made between different points associated with same net. The special design of the terminals makes it impossible to mix them up. Remove battery hold down by removing two bolts and nut. On the battery cover, use a screwdriver to release the tab and disconnect the connector. Pull up on the battery cover to remove it. Lift out the battery while carefully holding onto its handles-it's heavy. Make sure that you get a replacement that is identical (same dimensions, amperage rating, cold cranking rating, etc.) if you are replacing this battery. Take off heat shield from old battery and put on new one. When reinstalling reverse how you took out originally: First connect positive cable last negative cable After removing the battery, detach Powertrain Control Module (PCM) bracket from the battery tray. Battery tray fasteners have to be taken off. Remove tray by removing harness of batteries from it . Reattach wires back into their appropriate slots depending as marked earlier step while pushing inward slightly so they do not come loose while moving again; remember also not forgetting about any other cables plugged in at front too since there might still be some more equipment installed there such as onboard computer display screens which will need servicing soon enough if they become damaged beyond repair due either age wear tear or simply because someone forgot turning them off overnight before going home so don't forget checking everything twice before starting work just make certain nothing has been missed out entirely even after having completed job already beforehand; otherwise reassembly would end up being less successful compared what had initially planned ahead without considering all aspects involved whatsoever;.