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Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - Jack Up

2012-05-21T01:41:44Z

Created page with "{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}} {{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}} This is a guide on how to jack up a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010. '''Safety Precautions:'..."

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{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}}
{{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}}

This is a guide on how to jack up a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010.

'''Safety Precautions:'''
*Safety should be your number one priority.
*Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
*Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.

==Tools Needed==
*4 Jack Stands
*Floor Jack

==Supplies Needed==
*4 Pieces of wood or brick

==Instructions==

#Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface
#Make sure your vehicle is in park and use the parking brake
#Block wheels that are not going to be lifted.
#Position the jack lift head at the right points. The rear location is about 4 inches in front of the rear wheel opening. The front location is about 8 inches behind the front wheel opening.

[[Image:cobalt-2008-jack-up.gif|thumb|150px|none|Jack Up]]

#Raise the jack head until it fits firmly in the vehicle's frame, where the notch is located.
#Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room.

==Videos==

==See Also==

[[Category:Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - OEM - Routine Maintenance| Jack Up]]

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2012-05-21T01:41:08Z

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Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - Change Oil and Filter

2012-05-21T01:39:45Z

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	==Tools Needed==		==Tools Needed==
−	*Ramps,Jack and Jack Stands, or Lift	+	*Ramps, Jack and Jack Stands, or Lift
−	*Oil ~~Drainpan~~	+	*Oil Drain pan
	*Old Newspapers and Old Towels or Rags		*Old Newspapers and Old Towels or Rags
	*Old Clothes		*Old Clothes
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	#Place drainpan under the oil drain plug.		#Place drainpan under the oil drain plug.
	#Using the 15 mm wrench, loosen up the oil drain plug and remove it completely with your gloved hand.		#Using the 15 mm wrench, loosen up the oil drain plug and remove it completely with your gloved hand.
−	#Let the oil drain out completely into ~~drainpan~~. Be careful not to burn yourself as the oil may be hot. Draining the oil will take about 10 to 15 minutes.	+	#Let the oil drain out completely into drain pan. Be careful not to burn yourself as the oil may be hot. Draining the oil will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
	#Slide out from under the car and go back under the hood.		#Slide out from under the car and go back under the hood.
	#Examine the drain plug to see if it is in good condition. Also, if you have an aluminum or synthetic washer and if it got beat, get a new one.		#Examine the drain plug to see if it is in good condition. Also, if you have an aluminum or synthetic washer and if it got beat, get a new one.

Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - Change Brake Light Bulb

2012-05-21T01:36:38Z

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	#Open the trunk lid and pull back the carpeting that's covering the tail lights on the inside of the trunk.		#Open the trunk lid and pull back the carpeting that's covering the tail lights on the inside of the trunk.
	#Move to the burnt out tail light and find the black plastic thumb screw on the inside corner of the trunk.		#Move to the burnt out tail light and find the black plastic thumb screw on the inside corner of the trunk.
−	#Move to the outside of the trunk and remove the 7mm screws in the grey plastic part of the tail light ~~assemby~~ using the socket with ~~ratcherting~~ wrench.	+	#Move to the outside of the trunk and remove the 7mm screws in the grey plastic part of the tail light assembly using the socket with ratcheting wrench.
	#Carefully pull the tail light assembly straight away from the rear of the vehicle by gently wiggling while you pull or tap on the exposed screw ends inside the trunk.		#Carefully pull the tail light assembly straight away from the rear of the vehicle by gently wiggling while you pull or tap on the exposed screw ends inside the trunk.
	#Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on the tab and pulling it straight out of the assembly. Once the wires are clear, pull the assembly out of the quarter panel.		#Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on the tab and pulling it straight out of the assembly. Once the wires are clear, pull the assembly out of the quarter panel.

Chevrolet Cobalt (1994-1996) - Change Air Filter

2012-05-20T23:27:09Z

Created page with "{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (1994-1996)}} {{Years | (1994, 1995, 1996}} This is a guide on how to change the air filter on a Chevrolet Cobalt 1994-1996. '''Safety Precautions:''..."

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{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (1994-1996)}}
{{Years | (1994, 1995, 1996}}

This is a guide on how to change the air filter on a Chevrolet Cobalt 1994-1996.

'''Safety Precautions:'''
*Safety should be your number one priority.
*If you have long hair cover it with a baseball cap
*Don't smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or wear a necktie while working on the car.
*Watch out for hot objects, sharp instruments, hazardous materials and other potential safety hazards in and around your workspace.
*Don't work with a Philips screwdriver when the job calls for a flat screwdriver. Substituting tools can compromise your safety or a vehicle's performance.

==Tools Needed==
*Rag (optional)
*Nut Driver with extension or a Phillips Screwdriver

==Supplies Needed==
*Air Filter

==Instructions==

#Cool down the engine for 10 to 15 minutes before starting. Keep the engine off while changing the air filter to prevent injury from engine backfires.
#Open hood and keep it open with hood prop.
#Remove old air intake.
#Pull the whole assembly apart to get at the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. Clean the MAF by removing the intake pipe and wiping the MAF very carefully with a Q-Tip and alcohol.
#Release lower tabs and push clips with pliers
#Stick the filter adapter about 1/4" into the air cleaner box hole
#Insert the mass air sensor into the filter adapter
#Have someone hold the box while you use a rag to push on the air sensor until the filter adapter is more or less flush against the cleaner box
#Assembled the new parts as per the instructions.
#Put the air cleaner box over and press down clips until they are in place.
#Insert the airflow tube by sticking the tube into the intake's rubber then over the mass air sensor. Secure with hose clamps.
#Install injection filter Oil up the little air injection filter as per the instructions. Wait 20 minutes. Then stick it in the box and connect the air injection hose to it. Tighten with hose clamp.
#Install main air filter by sticking the big air filter onto the rubber adapter and tighten with hose clamp.
#Connect mass air sensor electrical connection. Reconnect negative battery terminal.

==Videos==

==See Also==

[[Category:Chevrolet Cobalt (1994-1996) - OEM - Routine Maintenance| Change Air Filter]]

Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - Change Brake Light Bulb

2012-05-20T21:37:23Z

Created page with "{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}} {{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}} This is a guide on how to change tail lights on a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010. ==Tools ..."

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{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}}
{{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}}

This is a guide on how to change tail lights on a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010.

==Tools Needed==
*10mm Open-end Wrench
*7mm Socket with Ratcheting Wrench
*Towel or old rag

==Supplies Needed==
*Replacement bulb

==Instructions==

#Set the parking brake
#Open the trunk lid and pull back the carpeting that's covering the tail lights on the inside of the trunk.
#Move to the burnt out tail light and find the black plastic thumb screw on the inside corner of the trunk.
#Move to the outside of the trunk and remove the 7mm screws in the grey plastic part of the tail light assemby using the socket with ratcherting wrench.
#Carefully pull the tail light assembly straight away from the rear of the vehicle by gently wiggling while you pull or tap on the exposed screw ends inside the trunk.
#Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on the tab and pulling it straight out of the assembly. Once the wires are clear, pull the assembly out of the quarter panel.
#Turn the damaged bulb's socket counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly.
#Pull the bulb directly out the socket, and then replace it with the new one.
#Reconnect the socket to the assembly and replace the wiring harness.
#Test the signal light to make sure it works.

==Videos==

==See Also==

[[Category:Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - OEM - Electrical / Lighting|Change Brake Light Bulb]]

Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - Change Brake Pads

2012-05-20T20:31:37Z

Created page with "{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}} {{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}} This is a guide on how to change rear brake pads on a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010. ==To..."

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{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}}
{{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}}

This is a guide on how to change rear brake pads on a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010.

==Tools Needed==
*4 Jack Stands
*Floor Jack
*Nut Wrench
*Zip-ties
*C-Clamp
*Phillip Screwdriver
*Tire Wrench
*Rag
*Thread Locker
*Torque Wrench

==Supplies Needed==
*New brake pads
*Brake fluid
*Caliper grease

==Instructions==
Chevrolet Cobalt has rear drum brakes instead of disc brakes.

#Remove brake reservoir cap.
#Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
#Jack up rear of the vehicle and put Jack stands.
#Use nut wrench to remove the lug nuts.
#Pull the wheels off the wheel hub.
#Remove two bolts holding brake calipers to disk
#Pull the caliper up off the rotor. Secure it to the coil springs above the rotor.
#Remove used brake pads from calipers.
#Press the caliper piston back into the caliper assembly. Place the face of one of the brake pads over the piston and force the pad against the piston with a C-clamp. The piston will collapse back into the caliper housing.
#Insert the new brake pads into the caliper assembly and reassemble the brake assembly.
#Spray the brake rotors and pads and calipers down with brake parts cleaner to remove any remaining brake dust.
#Put the wheel back on the wheel hub and tighten the lug nuts.
#Repeat steps on the other rear brake.
#Lower the vehicle to the ground and torque the lug nuts.
#Pump the brake pedal several times until the pedal feels firm and then test drive.

==Videos==

==See Also==

[[Category:Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - OEM - Brakes | Change Brake Pads ]]

Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010) - Change Oil and Filter

2012-05-17T01:28:37Z

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Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - Change Air Filter

2012-05-17T01:09:17Z

Created page with "{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}} {{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}} This is a guide on how to change the air filter on a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010. '''Safe..."

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{{Infobox Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010)}}
{{Years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010}}

This is a guide on how to change the air filter on a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010.

'''Safety Precautions:'''
*Safety should be your number one priority.
*If you have long hair cover it with a baseball cap
*Don't smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or wear a necktie while working on the car.
*Watch out for hot objects, sharp instruments, hazardous materials and other potential safety hazards in and around your workspace.
*Don't work with a Philips screwdriver when the job calls for a flat screwdriver. Substituting tools can compromise your safety or a vehicle's performance.

==Tools Needed==
*Rag (optional)
*Nut Driver with extension or a Phillips Screwdriver

==Supplies Needed==
*Air Filter

==Instructions==
Change your Air Filter every 6 months.

#Cool down the engine for 10 to 15 minutes before starting. Keep the engine off while changing the air filter to prevent injury from engine backfires.
#Open hood and keep it open with hood prop.
#Locate the air filter housing unit by looking on the passenger side of the car in the front corner.
#Look for a black box that is pentagon-shaped, and has a large black tube extending from it.
#Release the lid on the air filter housing unit by loosening the clips that hold it in place.
#Pull the lid off the unit.
#Slide the old filter from the housing unit.
#Carefully remove air box cover and air filter taking note of which direction the crinkled sided of the filter is facing.
#Remove any debris such as leaves or dead insects and clean out the compartment with a damp rag.
#Install new filter putting it back the same way you took the old one out.
#Put the lid back in place on the housing unit. Secure the lid in place by reattaching the clips.

==Videos==

==See Also==

[[Category:Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2010) - OEM - Routine Maintenance| Change Air Filter]]

Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010) - Change Oil and Filter

2012-05-17T00:36:50Z

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