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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.4 L4 GAS
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems.
If the rear brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 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: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove surge tank cap.
- Slide a drain pan under front of dash under heater inlet hose.
- Remove dash panel exterior sound barrier.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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