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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 860 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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.
    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Radiator - 2.2L
    GM873615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) .
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose & Radiator - 2.2L
    GM873616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Upper Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    GM873611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped with an automatic transmission, clean the upper transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove the line from the radiator.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Front Fender Liner
    GM864091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
    10. Fig 5: View Of Left Engine Splash Shield
    GM851688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side .
    11. Fig 6: View Of Lower Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    GM875752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with an automatic transmission, clean the lower transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove the line from the radiator.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Cooling Fan Assembly-To-Radiator Connectors
    GM877645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the radiator by pushing up on the fan shroud to unsnap the retaining features. Position the cooling fan assembly away from the radiator and support the cooling fan assembly.
    13. Fig 8: View Of Air Dam And Push-In Retainers
    GM851691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the air dam push-in retainer.
  14. Remove the air dam.
    15. Fig 9: Locating Condenser Bolts
    GM877658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If equipped with air conditioning, remove the condenser bolts.
    16. Fig 10: Locating Radiator Upper Mounting Tabs
    GM877659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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