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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM DISPLAYS, GAUGES AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY 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 L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the passenger SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  3. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  4. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  5. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC - Manual.
  6. Remove the left air outlet louver. Refer to Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air - Left in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  7. Remove the right air outlet louver. Refer to Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air - Right in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  9. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  10. Remove the harness clips from the I/P.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Harness Clips From Instrument Panel
    GM896950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  12. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  13. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement in Body Front End.
  14. Remove the data link connector (DLC) from the I/P.
  15. Remove the I/P to floor bracket fasteners.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Instrument Panel-To-Floor Bracket Fasteners
    GM896698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove all harness clips from the I/P.
    Fig 3: Removing Harness Clips From Instrument Panel
    GM896899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the I/P fasteners.
    Fig 4: Locating Instrument Panel Fasteners
    GM896928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing & Installing Instrument Panel
    GM896486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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