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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008COBALT LS, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/ILLUMINATION LIGHTSLIGHTING SYSTEMSSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS, 2D Coupe, Standard
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Backup Lamp Nut | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Backup Lamp Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Brake Pedal Position Sensor Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Fog Lamp Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Headlamp Assembly Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Front Headlamp Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| High Mounted Stop Lamp Nut | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Screw | 2.2 N.m | 19 lb in |
| License Plate Lamp Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Rear Side Marker Lamp Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Tail Lamp Nut-Chevrolet Export | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Tail Lamp Screw-Chevrolet Export, G5 | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Tail Lamp Nut-Chevrolet Coupe | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.