Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by: - Extreme dusty conditions.
- Sand and salt.
- Heat and sun.
- Snow and ice, without proper removal.
Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Hood Support Strut, Replace
Warning: Body injury may occur
if no supporting rod is holding hood open when removing hood support strut.
Apply pressure only at end of
hood assist rod for removal or installation. Do not apply pressure to middle
of rod because damage or bending will result.
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