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. |
Do not replace both hood support
struts at same time, replace one side followed by other. |
1. |
Open and support hood with a suitable
supporting rod. |
2. |
Release clip (1) retaining hood assist
rod (2) to upper assist rod ball stud using a suitable small flat
bladed tool, Fig. 1. |
3. |
Remove hood support strut from vehicle. |
4. |
Reverse procedure to install. Ensure
that both clips are fully seated on hood support strut. |
|

Fig. 1 Hood support strut removal
1.
Remove clips and floor console cup
holder.
2.
Remove mounting bolt and floor console
armrest, Fig. 1.
3. ...
1.
Remove console as outlined in "Floor
Console.".
2.
Remove glove compartment door, Fig.
1.
3.
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Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Winter Tires
If the vehicle has 225/40R18 size tires, they are
classified as performance tires. These tires are
designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry
pavement. If you expect to drive on snow or ice
covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires
for the vehicle. All season tires provide g ...
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