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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.0L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSON-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENTNOTES
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Engine Front Cover Replacement: Notes

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the crankcase balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM1381540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Idler Pulley
    GM1381542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the idler pulley.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Engine Front Cover
    GM412537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the engine front cover to water pump bolt.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM412538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the remaining engine front cover bolts.
  6. Remove the engine front cover.
  7. If the engine front cover gasket is damaged, remove the front engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
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