The Cobalt, produced from 2005 to 2010, is a compact car known for its sporty styling and value proposition, offering available performance variants. Replacing the Cavalier, the Cobalt was manufactured in Lordstown, Ohio, and competed with established models like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Its engineering focused on delivering reliable transportation with a range of powertrain options, including the 2.0L Ecotec engine in various configurations, with a 2.0L supercharged variant available for performance enthusiasts. Safety features like standard front airbags and available side-impact airbags, along with notable crash test ratings for certain model years, contributed to its market presence. This factory service repair workshop manual provides comprehensive coverage for all repairs, servicing, and troubleshooting procedures for the Cobalt (2005-2010). It details all major systems, including powertrain, transmission, chassis, and electrical components, offering in-depth guidance on maintenance tasks such as oil changes and spark plug replacements, as well as complex repair procedures like engine overhauls and transmission rebuilds. The manual includes diagnostic charts, electrical circuit diagrams, and hundreds of detailed photos and exploded diagrams, empowering home mechanics and professional technicians to effectively maintain, diagnose, and repair the vehicle, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. 🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Chevrolet Model: Cobalt Year: 2005-2010 Codes Vin Prefix: 1G6 (General Motors) 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Compact car Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra Key Features Unique Selling Points: Sporty styling, available performance variants (SS), value proposition Manual Value Proposition Benefits To Owner: Empowers DIY repairs, saves money on labor, ensures proper maintenance, facilitates accurate diagnosis Manual Usefulness Target Audience: Home mechanics, DIY enthusiasts, independent repair shops 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: All repairs, servicing, and troubleshooting procedures Page Count Estimated Page Count: Hundreds (precise number not specified in product info, but described as very detailed) Manual Type Type: Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual Language Language: English (implied by typical service manual content and product description) Format Format: Downloadable PDF File Format Compatibility: Windows & MAC computers Print Quality Print Capability: Print single pages or entire manual Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper Quality: N/A (Digital Download) Licensing And Usage Usage Rights: Unlimited usage on multiple devices, lifelong access, no expiry File Quality Searchability: Likely searchable text within the PDF due to its nature as a professional manual 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine mechanical, fuel system, ignition system, exhaust system, cooling system, lubrication system Transmission: Manual transmission, automatic transmission (including shifting mechanisms, hydraulic controls, electronic controls) Chassis: Suspension systems (front and rear), steering system, brake system (including ABS, EBD), wheels and tires Electrical: Body electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, instruments and gauges, audio systems, climate control electrical components, engine control module (ECM), transmission control module (TCM), anti-theft systems Body And Trim: Body panels, doors, windows, interior trim, exterior trim, seats, airbags Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and changes, spark plug replacement, belt replacement Repair: Engine overhaul, transmission rebuild, brake component replacement, suspension overhaul, steering linkage replacement, electrical component diagnosis and replacement, body panel repair Troubleshooting: Diagnostic charts, symptom-based troubleshooting, electrical circuit diagrams, fault code interpretation Diagnostics: On-board diagnostics (OBD-II), scan tool procedures, component testing Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive (covers all repairs, servicing, and troubleshooting, including detailed photos & diagrams, exploded views) Diagrams And Illustrations Visual Aid Quality: Hundreds of detailed photos & diagrams, highly detailed exploded diagrams ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Base Engine 2005-2008: 2.0L Ecotec Inline-4 (L40) Base Engine 2009-2010: 2.2L Ecotec Inline-4 (L61) Performance Engine 2 0L Horsepower: 140 hp @ 5600 rpm (estimated) Engine 2 0L Torque: 128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (estimated) Engine 2 2L Horsepower: 155 hp @ 6100 rpm (estimated) Engine 2 2L Torque: 150 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm (estimated) Ss Supercharged Engine: 2.0L Ecotec Supercharged Inline-4 (LSJ) Ss Supercharged Horsepower: 205 hp @ 5600 rpm (estimated) Ss Supercharged Torque: 200 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (estimated) Fuel System Injection Type: Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI) Fuel Type Requirement: 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline (for non-supercharged models) Engine Codes 2 0L Ecotec Code: L40 2 2L Ecotec Code: L61 2 0L Supercharged Ecotec Code: LSJ 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission: 5-speed Manual (Getrag M86) Optional Optional Transmission: 4-speed Automatic (GM 4T45-E) Features Traction Control: Available (often tied to specific trims/options) Fluid Specifications Automatic Transmission Fluid: Dexron VI (or equivalent) Manual Transmission Fluid: GM Manual Transmission Fluid P/N 88861800 or equivalent API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 (specifics to be confirmed in manual) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: 103.5 inches (2629 mm) Length: 171.0 - 174.4 inches (4343 - 4430 mm) depending on body style Width: 67.9 inches (1725 mm) Height: 55.4 - 57.7 inches (1407 - 1466 mm) depending on body style Cargo Trunk Volume Sedan: 15.1 cu ft (428 L) Trunk Volume Coupe: 13.2 cu ft (374 L) Weights...