Spark Plug Replacement

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
38,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ESKIMO
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I took in my car to the dealership for some work and one of the problems was that the car needs new spark plugs. They wanted to charge me like one hundred dollars to replace the spark plugs which i thought was ridiculous. So i figured I would buy my own spark plugs and replace them myself, i figured it would take me fifteen minutes. Then I opened the hood and these new cars are crazy, I don't even know where to begin. There is a lot of stuff over the spark plugs and including a medal cylinder and lots of electrical. It sure does not look like your normal spark plug set up. How do I complete this task? Is it possible for me to do it or am i going to have to take the car in to the dealer?
Jan 5, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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DENNYP
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remove the coil housing from the top of the engine, then remove the spark plugs. Use only AC Delco spark plugs. Here is a video to help you

https://youtu.be/xyqOo5MhgGk

SPARK PLUG TYPE
GM P/N .................... 12569190
A/C/ DELCO .................... P/N 41-981

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 23, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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LOUCOBALT
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how to replace them and what type is needed?
Dec 9, 2019 at 9:28 PM (Merged)
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DENNYP
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remove the coil housing from the top of the engine, then remove the spark plugs. Use only AC Delco spark plugs.
Dec 9, 2019 at 9:28 PM (Merged)
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COWBOYMARINE
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I'm a little over 100,000 miles on my cobalt and I need to know how to replace the spark plugs and if there is a specific kind of spark plug I need to buy.
Dec 9, 2019 at 9:29 PM (Merged)
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BRIAN 1
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/147643_spark_plug_1.jpg

Remove the ignition coil housing.replace the plug with OEM plugs,too many problems with aftermarket plugs.
Dec 9, 2019 at 9:29 PM (Merged)