Place the automobile jack under the engine with a block of wood on it. How to change the radiator coolant on a Chevrolet Cobalt is not your normal procedure as done on older vehicles, so follow correct procedure. Raise and support the vehicle. But first, let's see if we can stop you from buying any parts at all. New one will come with gaskets for both sides. The correct way to repair the problem is to replace the air door actuator motor with a new part. Do not strike the outer tie rod end.
Unsnap the cover from the air cleaner box and remove the air filter. You will have to repeat this whole procedure a few times to get all the air out of the system and coolant re-filled properly. Nevertheless, this page deals with 2005-2012 Chevy Cobalt and the 2003 and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. Turn the tensioner counterclockwise and remove the serpentine belt from the pulleys — then release the tensioner. Therefore, the workaround to avoid replacing the air door actuator motor involves changing the fully closed position of the flap. Lift the valve cover away from the cylinder head.
This depends on the age of your actuator and how much it gets used. Reinstall the insulation as best as you can after completing the air door actuator replacement. To open it, turn it counterclockwise 1-2 full turns to start draining, or keep turning to remove the drain valve completely. If the car is out of the warranty the thermostat may not be opening or stuck, the radiator fan may not be operating, the engine coolant may be low, the head gasket may be bad, the temperature sending unit may be defective and indicating incorrect temperature. When you reassemble the engine, you will have to use new cylinder head bolts because they stretch when you install them.
Please call Dahmer Powertrain toll free number for availability: 1-877-595-9065. Most deliveries will arrive within 5-7 business days. Now start the car open your heater to full and let it run until it is hot, the radiator fans will kick on about 220F — 230F. We had it changed and the sensor changed and the message went off her display and has been running ever since. If there is no problem it will shut off on it's own.
Can I find out what other models vin nos. Do this using a Philips head screwdriver — remove the air filter housing next. Take it to dealer for repair or you may lose any remaining warranty by abusing the vehicle. Yes the hood needs to come off too. Place the wheel chocks behind the rear wheels of the Chevy.
Position the pump out of your way. Remove the accelerator control bracket using a wrench. We replaced those and the car still was doing the same thing-- loss of power only would go 50 mph. These parts were not relatively expensive. This means that the actuator motor never reaches the stripped area of the internal gear.
Some great articles to read below:. Remove the tension from the serpentine belt by turning the belt tensioner clockwise with a wrench. The car still ran, however. Call Tri Star at 1-855-459-6671 for customer service, availability and technical assistance. One common problem I have seen is a loose gas cap, but don' bet on it. You should be fine to drive the car at this point, but make sure after heating up the car again check the coolant level in the surge tank bottle as you may need to top it off again, so keep some extra coolant handy. Remove the oil pan bolts.
Place a jack stand under the Chevy near the jacking point and raise it to the frame. You just cant get to them with the tranny still mounted. Then I where a small handed person, not only perform the repair, but had an ingenious suggestion. Remove the cylinder head bolts with a socket and ratchet. Remove the upper motor mount from the engine using a socket and ratchet. If you remove the small bolt securing each one, you can pull off the coil which has a long tube that presses onto the spark plug.
You look for a broken wire. The belt tensioner can stay on the engine. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket. This website is not owned or operated by General Motors. The first step to installing the 6.