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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door inner trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 874890 Size: SH
  3. Remove the check link bolt.

    4. Object Number: 1211374 Size: SH
  4. Remove the check link nuts.
  5. Remove the check link from the rear door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1211374 Size: SH

    Important: The letters R and L are molded into the check link arm. If you are installing on the right side, the R must be facing up. If you are installing on the left side, the L must be facing up.

  1. Position the check link in the rear door.

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


    Object Number: 1211373 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear door check link nuts.

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


    Object Number: 874890 Size: SH
  3. Install the front door check link bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
  5. Install the door inner trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .