2007 CHEVROLET COBALT trunk

Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage
your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not
a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles
with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to
jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause a ground connection you do not want.
You would not be able to start your vehicle, and
the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or
a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake.Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
turn off your radio and other accessories when
jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet.
Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not
needed. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries. And it could save the radio!
4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and
locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle
under the hood. It is located in the trunk.
You will not need to access your battery for
jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
To replace a CHMSL bulb:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 102for
more information.
2. Locate the CHMSL bulb assembly in the
trunk lid.
3. Press the plastic tabs to release the bulb
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb assembly down to access
the bulbs.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Align the tabs in the bulb assembly with the
assembly in the trunk lid. Push the bulb
assembly back into place until it snaps in.
You may need to use a tool to guide the tabs
into the assembly.
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Taillamps and Turn Signal
Lamps (Coupe)
To replace this bulb:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 102for
more information.
2. Remove the fastener which holds down the
trunk trim.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on
the tab to release and pull it straight out.
4. Remove the taillamp bulb socket from the
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.5. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 102for
more information.
2. Remove the fastener which holds down the
trunk trim. Once you have removed the trim,
there will be one more fastener to remove.
3. Remove the outer two screws from the
taillamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on
the tab to release and pull it straight out.
5. Remove the taillamp from the quarter panel.
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A. Sidemarker
B. Stoplamp/Turn Signal/Taillamp
C. Back-up
6. Locate the bulb you need to change.
7. Remove the taillamp bulb socket from the
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
8. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
To replace a back-up lamp bulb:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 102for
more information.
2. Locate the back-up lamp bulb assembly in the
trunk lid.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in
the trunk.
Base Models
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 102for
more information.
2. Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire
and tools.
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack and Wheel Wrench
F. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down
the spare tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 372for more information.
4. Remove the spare tire (C) by gently pulling it
up and out of the trunk.
5. Remove the wing nut (D) that holds the jack
and remove the jack and wheel wrench (E).Uplevel Models
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 102for
more information.
2. Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire
and tools.
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A. Retainer
B. Jack and Wheel Wrench
C. Spare Tire
D. Foam Support
E. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (A) that holds down the
jack, wheel wrench (B) and spare tire (C).
4. Remove the spare tire by gently pulling it up
and out of the trunk.
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3. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the wheel cover until it
comes off.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you
have the at tire repaired or replaced.
4. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Do not remove them yet.
5. It is recommended that you do a safety check
before preceding. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 358for more information.
Notice:Make sure that the jack lift head
is in the correct position or you may damage
your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.6. Position the jack lift head at the jack location
nearest the at tire. The front location is about
8 inches (20 cm) behind the front wheel
opening. The rear location is about 4 inches
(10 cm) in front of the rear wheel opening.
7. Raise the jack head until it ts rmly in the
vehicle’s frame, where the notch is located,
nearest the at tire.
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