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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 412 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Hold Down Retaining Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Terminal Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Terminal Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bolts (L61) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Generator Bolts (L66) | 44 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Generator Terminal Nut (L61) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator Terminal Nut (L66) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Ground Cable to Side Rail Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Ground to Transmission Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Remote Battery Terminal Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolts (L61) | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolts (L66) | 44 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid B Terminal Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter-to-Engine Bolts | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Starter-to-Transmission Bolts | 44 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| S Terminal Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| UHJB Bracket Nuts | 12 N.m | 106 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.