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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 327 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Headlamp Bulb Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
. Fastener Tightening Specifications:Β
Refer to Fastener Tightening SpecificationsΒ .Preliminary Procedures
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| 1 | Lamp Assembly, Daytime Running and Front Park and Turn Signal
CAUTION:
Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution
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| 2 | Lamp Assembly, Park Tip:Β Pull outward on the housing in order to access the electrical connector. |
| 3 | Cover, Headlamp Bulb Accessory Tip:Β Turn the cover counterclockwise in order to remove. |
| 4 | Bulb, Headlamp (LO Beam)
CAUTION:
Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution
. Tip:Β Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb socket and turn bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise in order to remove. |
| 5 | Cover, Headlamp Bulb Accessory Tip:Β Turn the cover counterclockwise in order to remove. |
| 6 | Bulb, Headlamp (HI Beam)
CAUTION:
Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution
. Tip:Β Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb socket and turn bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise in order to remove. |
| 7 | Socket, Front Park and Turn Signal Tip:Β Turn lamp socket counterclockwise in order to remove from the headlamp assembly. |
| 8 | Bulb, Front Park and Turn Signal Tip:Β Pull the park and turn signal lamp bulb straight from the bulb socket. |
| 9 | Connector, Forward Lamp Harness |
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.