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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 107 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Console Front or Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the console wiring harness.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Console Shift Control Wiring Harness
    GM161196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the console shift control wiring harness.
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement .
  5. Remove the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the lightbulb and the retainer from the shiftier.
    7. Fig 2: Console Shift Control Assembly
    GM161200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the console shift control retaining nuts.
  8. Remove the console shift control assembly from the vehicle.
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