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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 101 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (L26)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Starter Motor & Bolts (3.8L)
    GM461901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Align the starter motor to the engine.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the starter bolts (1, 2) finger tight until seated.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Engine Electrical Connectors (Left Side)
    GM911140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the positive battery cable (3) and the solenoid BAT terminal nut (2). Tighten finger tight to the starter motor.
  4. Install the starter solenoid wire (8) and the starter solenoid S terminal nut (9). Tighten finger tight to the starter motor.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the solenoid BAT terminal nut (2) to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
    2. Tighten the starter solenoid S terminal nut (9) to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

  5. Install the torque converter covers. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  6. Install the front lower air deflector panel. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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