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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Chevy Cobalt

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Chevrolet introduced the sporty new Cobalt to replace its predecessor in the subcompact category, the Cavalier, in 2004. Chevy Cobalt owners enjoy the fuel efficiency and performance of a Cobalt coupe or sedan. However, as with any car, even ... more »

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Dodge Caravan

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Your Dodge Caravan's headlights play an essential role in providing visibility and keeping you and your family safe while driving down the road. When one burns out, there's no need to spend money on a costly replacement at the dealership. ... more »

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Ford Explorer

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Since the early 90s, the Ford Explorer has been one of the most popular SUV's on the road. It's important to check the headlights on your Ford Explorer often to make sure they're working. When one burns out, some simple steps is all it takes to ... more »

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Ford Taurus

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The Ford Taurus has one of the longest production histories of any of Ford's mid-size cars. You should check that the headlights on your Ford Taurus are working properly on a regular basis. When one of the headlight bulbs burn out, replacing it ... more »

How to Replace a Heater Core on a Corsica

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Learning how to perform maintenance on your Chevy Corsica yourself can save you time and money. Replacing the heater core, if it goes out, makes an otherwise expensive repair cheaper by only having to pay for the cost of the new heater core part, ... more »

How to Replace a Horn in a Ford Focus

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The Ford Focus is a compact car that replaced the Escort in 2000 and was redesigned in 2008. The second generation Focus is available in coupe and sedan versions. The Original Equipment Manufacturer's horn is an item that enthusiasts frequently ... more »

How to Replace a Stabilizer Bar in a Saturn Ion

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The Ion came on the scene in 2003 as Saturn's effort to capture young buyers. Despite unique styling and design and the solid power of a 2.2L engine, the Ion was discontinued in 2007, giving way to the Astra. The steps below detail the ... more »

How to Replace a Sunroof Seal

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You love the sunroof but you would enjoy it more if it would seal properly when it closed. You've checked the seal to see if it's falling apart, and the rubber sealing is either shredding or pulling away from the sunroof perimeter, or it's dry ... more »

How to Replace a Turn Signal Switch

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Sometime during the life of your car, there are mechanical switches that will need replacement. One such switch is the turn signal switch. This activates the flasher circuit when moved into the up or down direction. Removal of the whole steering ... more »

How to Replace an ABS Wheel Sensor in a Chevy Impala

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The Chevy Impala has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) wheel sensor on each wheel that provides the wheel speed to the ABS controller. The ABS controller then uses that information to determine the amount of braking force to apply to that wheel. ... more »

How to Replace an ABS Wheel Sensor in a Ford Explorer

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The Ford Explorer has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with sensors on each wheel that continuously monitor that wheel's speed. The ABS wheel sensor transmits this information to the ABS controller, which determines the amount of braking force ... more »

How to Replace an ABS Wheel Sensor in a Ford Mustang

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The Ford Mustang has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) wheel sensor on each wheel that provides the wheel speed to the ABS controller. The ABS controller then uses that information to determine the amount of braking force to apply to that wheel. ... more »

How to Replace Battery Cables in a Ford Mustang

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If you're having trouble starting your Ford Mustang, you should check the battery cables for wear and corrosion. If you can wiggle the cables to start the car, then it's definitely time to replace the cables. Put on gloves, turn off the Ford ... more »

How to Replace Car Upholstery

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Your car is running fine, but the family has taken its toll on the interior. Sometimes the upholstery becomes torn, worn, or you just want a change of pace. It's often possible to replace the upholstery in the car yourself with the right ... more »

How to Replace Emergency Brakes in a Mazda6

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The original purpose of emergency brakes was to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Fortunately, the brakes on a Mazda6 rarely fail and the emergency brakes are most commonly used to keep the vehicle from moving while parked. The most likely type ... more »

How to Replace Front Disc Brakes in a Dodge Durango

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Making a habit of performing the scheduled maintenance on your 2001 through 2003 Dodge Durango is a good way to prevent costly problems at a later date. One form of this maintenance should be to replace the front disc brakes on your Dodge Durango... more »

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Ford Mustang

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The Ford Mustang was first released in 1964. Since then, the shape, style and engine have been improved. One thing that has not changed on the Mustang is how to replace the spark plugs. Each Mustang model's spark plugs need to be replaced every ... more »

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Ford Taurus

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Ford Taurus engines made after 1999 have two different fuel options: a regular gasoline engine or a flexible fuel engine. In a Ford Taurus with a gasoline engine, the spark plugs need to be replaced every 100,000 miles. Flexible fuel engines run ... more »

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in two different size engines: the 4.0 liter and the 4.7 liter. Be sure to buy the correct spark plug for these engines because each engine requires a different type of spark plug. Jeep Grand Cherokee spark ... more »

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Nissan Maxima

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All of the Nissan Maxima models equipped with a gasoline engine are also equipped with spark plugs. These spark plugs need to be inspected every 30,000 to 45,000 miles and need to be changed every 100,000 miles. The Nissan Maxima engine has the ... more »

How to Replace the Alternator in a Ford Explorer

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The Ford Explorer uses an alternator to run electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator ensures the voltage level remains constant and is usually part of the alternator assembly. You may need to replace the ... more »

How to Replace the Alternator in a Ford Mustang

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The Ford Mustang has an alternator that sends electrical current to various devices in the vehicle while the engine is running. Most alternators made today include a voltage regulator that ensures the voltage level remains constant. You may need ... more »

How to Replace the Alternator in a Hyundai Sonata

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The alternator in a Hyundai Sonata operates various accessories in the vehicle by transmitting an electrical current while the engine is running. The alternator assembly frequently includes a voltage regulator which maintains a constant voltage ... more »

How to Replace the Coolant Recovery Tank in a Chrysler Sebring

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Your Chrysler Sebring is a great family vehicle. Just keep the engine cool, and in most cases, it will keep working well. You may find excess wear on your 2003 to 2008 Sebring coolant recovery tank after 50,000 miles of driving. If there is even ... more »

How to Replace the Distributor in an Acura Integra

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If you're planning to change the distributor in your Acura Integra, you'll have easy access in the engine compartment. In models from 1990 to 2001, the Integra used distributors in its 1.8L, 2.2L, 2.3L, 2.5L and 3.0L engines. If you own one of ... more »

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