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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> GM Single Piston -> Parking Brake Service -> AURA & Malibu -> Cobalt & G5 -> Front -> Parking Brake Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Equalizer Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Rear -> Solstice & SKY
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS
Parking Brake Equalizer Cable, Replace
- Remove center console.
- Remove adjuster nut and cables from equalizer, Fig. .
- Place parking brake lever to highest position.
- Lift equalizer cable over parking brake indicator switch and swing forward. Pull cable down and out of parking brake lever.
- Reverse procedure to install. Adjust parking brake cable.
Parking Brake Cable, Replace
AURA & Malibu
- Ensure parking brake is fully released.
- Remove console as follows:
- Remove console upper trim plate.
- Remove right and left side trim panels.
- Remove bolt covers using a suitable screwdriver.
- Remove console ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2.4 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Keyless Entry Transmitter Or DIC Method -> Scan Tool Method
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS
Keyless Entry Transmitter Or DIC Method
- On models with standard ignition switch, place the ignition switch in the On position.
- On models with keyless ignition switch, place the ignition switch in the Accy position.
- On all models, using the keyless entry transmitters press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds indicating the learn mode has been actuated. The left front turn signal will also be illuminated.
- Using the DIC (Driver Information Center) press and release the Info button until the Tire Learn message is indicated on the DIC display. Depres...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove wiring harness bracket nut from starter bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove flywheel inspection shield.
- Remove electrical c...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 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 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 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 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 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 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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