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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 155 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREADING LAMP 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 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Unsnap the sunshade from the inner retainer clips.
  3. Remove the sunshade fasteners and remove the sunshade assemblies.
    Fig 1: View Of Sunshade Anchors
    GM977412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the inner retainer fasteners and remove the retainers.
  5. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, use a flat-bladed tool to remove the sunroof switch knob.
  6. Pull gently at the front of the reading lamp cover to disengage the retainer clips.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connectors At Reading Lamp Cover/Sunroof Switch
    GM980440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, remove the microphone. Refer to OnStar Microphone Replacement in Cellular Communication.
  8. Rotate the cover rearward until the rear attaching hooks are released.
  9. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof or with OnStar®, disconnect the electrical connectors.
  10. Remove the cover.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the forward reading lamp.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connector To The Reading Lamp
    GM977974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull the headliner down slightly and slide the forward reading lamp out of the headliner.
    Fig 4: Pulling Headliner Down Slightly & Slide Forward Reading Lamp
    GM980644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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