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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 163 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 8ENABLING PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Enabling Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Enabling Procedure
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  1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  2. Connect the steering wheel module coil connector to the vehicle harness connector.
  3. Install the CPA to the steering wheel module coil connector.
    Fig 1: Locating CPA & Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
    GM1244684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector and install the CPA.
    Fig 2: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  6. Connect the roof rail module - left connector to the vehicle harness connector.
  7. Install the CPA to the roof rail module - left connector.
    Fig 3: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the IPM connector to the vehicle harness connector.
  9. Install the CPA to the IPM connector.
    Fig 4: Locating CPA & I/P Module Connector
    GM1244712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector and install the CPA.
    Fig 5: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  12. Connect the roof rail module - right connector to the vehicle harness connector.
  13. Install the CPA to the roof rail module - right connector.
    Fig 6: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the rear coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  15. Install the rear headliner push-in retainers.
  16. Install both the left and right rear corner garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner .
  17. Install the upper rear window molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rear Window Upper .
  18. Install the AIR BAG fuse into the body control module fuse center.
  19. Install the body control module fuse center cover.
  20. Use caution while reaching in and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

    The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.

  21. Perform the Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.
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