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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 162 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMULTIFUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HOUSING REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Pre-assemble the lock housing and multifunction lever bracket. Hand tighten the bolts, leaving approximately 3.2 mm (0.125 in) gap at the bolt ends.
    Fig 1: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
    GM928840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the lock tab fully engages into the column slot.
  2. Slide the bracket onto the column.
  3. Hand-tighten the lower bolt until snug.
  4. Hand-tighten the upper bolt until snug.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Tighten the lower bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb. in.)

  6. Tighten the upper bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb. in.)

  7. Connect the ignition housing electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
    GM928832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    8. IMPORTANT: Ensure that both locking tabs are seated.
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