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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 194 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5AT - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT SELECT CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Control Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM1260948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Route the control cable through the cable bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Park/Neutral Position Switch Harness Connector
    GM1227185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Secure the cable to the bracket with a new control cable retainer clip. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
  3. With the transaxle range switch lever located in N - Neutral, snap the cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
    4. Fig 3: Control Cable At Front Of Dash
    GM1230020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Route the cable and install to front of dash.
    5. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Control Cable Grommet
    GM944396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Secure the control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the dash panel.
    6. Fig 5: Control Assembly Into Neutral Position
    GM944408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Make sure the control assembly is in the N - Neutral position.
    7. Fig 6: Control Cable & Control Assembly Lever
    GM1412174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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