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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following inspections.

Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and inspect all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be required to lift or remove the carpeting or floor mats to inspect for boost...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove ball joint to steering knuckle nut.
  • Break ball joint loose from steering knuckle.
  • Push axle...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Mark running direction, rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt, then remove drive belt.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Disconnect engine harness electric...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 18,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

On 2004-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Push inward at each side of the g...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery and tray.
  • Recover air conditioning refrigerant.
  • Drain engine cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove upper radiator hose.
  • Remove upper transaxle cooler line.
  • Remove coolant surge tank hose.
  • Remove condenser inlet fitting from discharge hose.
  • Disconnect cooling fan electrical connec...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front fender liner.
  • Install a suitable accessory belt...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Top Left Side of Engine Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GASTop Left Side of Engine Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Barometric Pressure Sensor
  • Throttle Body
  • Super Charge Inlet Pressure Sensor
  • Pedal Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt  2.2 L4 GASPedal Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Start Switch
  • Clutch Pedal Position Switch
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
  • Stop Lamp/TCC Switch
  • Floor Pan
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • Steering Wheel Controls- Right
  • Steering Wheel Controls- Left
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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