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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 754 (ENGINE BLOCK)OIL PAN REMOVAL

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Oil Pan Removal

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Oil Pan Removal

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.

If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 7.
Remove the splash shields (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).

Fig 1: Identifying Splash Shields
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Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
Remove the driveshaft heat shield (see step 32 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses (see step 34 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Dipstick Tube
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Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Cover And CKP Sensor Connector
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Remove the transmission mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolts
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Remove the oil pan bolts. Note the bolt locations by their size.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
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Insert a flat blade screwdriver where shown, and separate the oil pan from the engine block.

Fig 6: Locating Oil Pan
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Remove the oil pan.
NOTE: Lower the oil pan carefully not to damage the IMA motor rotor position sensor.

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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.