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. Braking in Emergencies
At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation
that requires hard braking.
If the vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
with Antilock Brake System (ABS), it allows the driver
to steer and brake at the same time. However, if the
vehicle does not have ESC with ABS, the first
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