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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear lid spoiler, if necessary. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .
  3. Remove the lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear lock cylinder, if necessary.
  5. Remove the overslam bumpers, if necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Overslam Bumper Replacement .
  6. Remove the latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 1315897 Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid-to-hinge attachment bolts.
  8. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1315897 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the rear compartment lid.
  2. With an assistant, align the rear compartment lid to the hinges.

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

  3. Install the bolts that secure the rear compartment lid to the hinges.

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

  4. Adjust the compartment lid as necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .
  5. Connect the rear compartment wiring harness to the body harness.
  6. Install the spoiler, if necessary. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .
  7. Install the lid applique, if necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
  8. Install the lock cylinder.
  9. Install the overslam bumpers, if necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Overslam Bumper Replacement .
  10. Install the latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  11. Close the rear compartment.