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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Radiator Support Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
  2. Remove the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1202407 Size: SH
  3. Loop a rope around each of the two tabs of the condenser and tie the rope around the upper tie bar.
  4. Remove the upper radiator support bracket bolts.

    5. Object Number: 1202411 Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper radiator support brackets.
  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    7. Object Number: 1203537 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
  8. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.

    9. Object Number: 1203468 Size: SH
  9. Remove the lower radiator support bracket bolts.
  10. Remove the lower radiator support brackets.
  11. Remove the radiator lower mounts.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Replace the radiator lower mounts as a pair or vibration may result.

  1. Install the radiator lower mounts.

    2. Object Number: 1203468 Size: SH
  2. Install the lower radiator support brackets.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the lower radiator support bracket bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

    Important: Radiator air deflector must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.


    Object Number: 1203537 Size: SH
  4. Install the lower radiator air deflector.
  5. Install the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the rope attached to the condenser and upper tie bar.

    8. Object Number: 1202411 Size: SH
  8. Install the upper radiator support brackets.

    9. Important: Do not allow the upper bracket to twist when tightening the screw or vibration may result.


    Object Number: 1212430 Size: SH
  9. Install the upper radiator bracket bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Install the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
  11. Install the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .