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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
    2. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
    GM894561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering fluid reservoir to the fan shroud.
  4. Position the reservoir rearward in the car.
    5. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connectors & Disconnecting Connectors From Retainers
    GM894626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect both of the cooling fan electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the electrical connectors from the connector retainer by sliding the connector as shown.
  7. Remove the pusher fan electrical harness from the fan shroud retainer tabs.
    8. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper Transaxle Cooler Line From Radiator
    GM893761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line from the radiator end tank and unsnap the front end tank retainer.
  9. Cap or tape off the cooler line to prevent oil loss or contamination.
    10. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Radiator Hose From Radiator
    GM894180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the clamp which secures the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
  11. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Fan Shroud-To-Radiator Bolts
    GM894328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fan shroud bolts.
  13. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator.
    14. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Forward Wiring Harness From Retaining Clips
    GM894726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the forward wiring harness from the retaining clips.
    15. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Lower Radiator Hose From Radiator
    GM893929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp.
  16. Remove the hose from the radiator.
    17. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Lower Transaxle Cooler Line From Radiator
    GM893763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line from the radiator.
  18. Cap or tape the cooler line and the end tank to prevent oil spillage or contamination.
    19. Fig 9: Removing Radiator Upper Mount Bracket & Rubber Mounts
    GM893765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the wiring harness clips from the upper radiator mounting bracket.
  20. Remove the bolts from the radiator upper mount bracket.
  21. Remove the bracket and the rubber mounts.
    22. Fig 10: Removing/Installing Radiator Coolant Air Bleed Hose From Radiator
    GM894532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the clamp from the radiator coolant air bleed hose.
  23. Remove the hose from the radiator.
  24. Using a piece of wire or a plastic tie, support the condenser from the upper rail.
    25. Fig 11: Removing/Installing Condenser Block Bolt From Radiator End Tank
    GM894382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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