Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer.
Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's/retailer's body and paint shop.
Sheet Metal Damage
Underbody MaintenanceChevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Battery Cable, Replace
Ground Cable
Battery To Battery Tray
Caution: Unless directed otherwise,
the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all
electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component.
Disconnect the battery ground to prevent an electrical spar ...