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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 (LY7)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: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LY7)
    GM1394040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the starter motor.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the starter motor bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter motor bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut (LY7)
    GM1394041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical connector.
  4. Install the battery positive cable and the BAT terminal nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

  5. Install the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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