Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Thermostat, Replace
| 1. |
Remove intake manifold cover. |
| 2. |
Drain cooling system into suitable
container. A drain plug is located at the bottom of water pump. |
| 3. |
Disconnect Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) sensor electrical connector. |
| 4. |
Remove Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
electrical connector clip from thermostat housing. |
| 5. |
Remove ECT sensor, Fig. 1. |
| 6. |
Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp
at thermostat cover. |
| 7. |
Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat
cover. |
| 8. |
Remove exhaust heat shield studs. |
| 9. |
Remove exhaust heat shield. |
| 10. |
Reposition heater inlet and outlet
hose clamps at thermostat housing pipes. |
| 11. |
Disconnect heater inlet and outlet
hoses from thermostat housing pipes. |
| 12. |
Raise and support vehicle. |
| 13. |
Remove thermostat housing bolts,
Fig. 2. |
| 14. |
Remove thermostat from vehicle. |
| 15. |
Remove water transfer pipe from thermostat
housing. |
| 16. |
Remove and discard water transfer pipe
O-ring seals, Fig. 3. |
| 17. |
Remove thermostat cover bolts and cover. |
| 19. |
Remove and discard thermostat cover
O-ring seal. |
| 20. |
Remove all debris and thread sealant
from ECT sensor and bolt holes if housing is being re-used. |
| 21. |
Reverse procedure to install. Torque
thermostat housing bolts to 89 inch lbs. |
|
Fig. 1 Engine coolant temperature sensor removal
Fig. 2 Engine coolant thermostat housing replacement
Fig. 3 Exploded view of thermostat cover & O-ring seal
The key should be in the OFF position
when connecting the electrical connectors to ensure proper calibration.
1.
Remove fuse labeled HVAC CTRL (BATT).
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1.
Remove intake manifold cover.
2.
Drain cooling system into suitable
container. A drain plug is located at the bottom of water pump.
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ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may
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