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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 725 (ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM)OIL/AIR SEPARATOR INSTALLATION

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Oil/Air Separator Installation

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Oil/Air Separator Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the thermostat housing (see THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the PCV hose (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil/Air Separator and Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the oil/air separator (B).
Remove the all of the old liquid gasket from the oil/air separator mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
Clean and dry the oil/air separator mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004,08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil/air separator and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.