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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 181 (GENERAL INFORMATION)INTRODUCTIONKEY AND LOCK CYLINDER CODINGLIFT GATE LOCK CYLINDER CODINGBALANCE OF ASSEMBLY

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Balance of Assembly

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Balance of Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Lift Gate Lock Cylinder Components

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Insert cylinder (8) into housing (4).

Fig 2: View Of Tumblers At Lock Cylinder

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Place compressor springs (3) into head of cylinder (4).

Fig 3: Placing Shutter Assembly Onto Cylinder

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Place shutter assembly (3) onto cylinder by snapping legs of shutter into place of cylinder.
Install the cap by aligning the notch in the cap with the large drain slot in the housing and pressing the cap until it bottoms out and snaps onto the housing.

Fig 4: View Of Pawl & Retainer Clip

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Install lever onto cylinder end and place clip (3) onto lever to hold lever. Clip is formed to fit into position.
Place clip on lock assembly with legs up and snap over cylinder tail.
Use a file push on legs to snap clip into correct position.
Install rod clip onto lever by inserting small end into lever and forcing the clip to snap in tightly.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.