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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 840 (ENGINE CONTROLS AND FUEL - 2.2L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (NU6)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Cam Lock Ring
    GM2292105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using the J-45722:  wrench, remove the cam lock ring (1) by turning counterclockwise.
    3. Fig 2: Fuel Pump Module And Plastic Connectors
    GM2292107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Partially raise the fuel pump module and disconnect the plastic connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    5. Fig 3: Fuel Pump Flange And O-Ring
    GM2292108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel pump flange (1) and O-ring (2).
    6. Fig 4: Fuel Pump Plastic Connector
    GM2292110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the fuel pump plastic connector (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  7. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
    8. Fig 5: Fuel Pump Turned Counter Clockwise, Aligning Locking Tab To Opening
    GM2292112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Turn the fuel pump counter-clockwise so the locking tab (1) aligns with the opening (2).
    9. Fig 6: Fuel Pump
    GM2292113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fuel pump (1).
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