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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 248 (INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM DISPLAYS, GAUGES AND CONSOLE)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Body Control Module (BCM) Bracket Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Cupholder Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Front Compartment Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Horizontal Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Trim Plate Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Trim Ring Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Inside Air Temperature Sensor | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Latch Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Striker Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad at Cluster Pocket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Center and Lower Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Upper or Windshield, Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket at Instrument Panel Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket at Steering Column Support Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Rear Floor Console Door Hinge Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Steering Column Opening Filler Panel Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.