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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 662 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Bolts & Starter
    GM1648192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the starter to the engine.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the starter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Engine Harness Terminal To Starter
    GM1656131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the engine harness terminal (1) to the starter.
  4. Install the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  5. Install the starter solenoid wire terminal (3) to the starter.
  6. Install the positive battery cable terminal (4) to the starter. Ensure that the anti-rotational tab is correctly located into the indexing slot.
  7. Install the starter solenoid terminal nut (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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