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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 734 (INTAKE AIR SYSTEM)AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement
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.
- Open the air cleaner housing cover (A).
- Remove the air cleaner element (B) from the air cleaner housing (C).
- Check the air cleaner element for damaged, dirt, or clogging. If it is damaged or clogged, replace it.NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the air cleaner element.
- Clean and remove any debris from inside the air cleaner housing.
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
- If you did not replace the air cleaner element, this procedure is complete.
- If the maintenance minder required air cleaner element replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS ).
- If the idle speed fluctuates, do the idle speed inspection (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
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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.