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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 441 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 4T45-E - INTRODUCTION (2 OF 2))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. If the shift control is being replaced, remove the shift control knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement . If the shift lever is not being replaced, it is not necessary to remove the shift control knob.
  2. Remove the console shift lever bezel. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
    4. Fig 1: Control Cable & Control Assembly Lever
    GM1412174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the range select lever cable from the shift control.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Park Lock Cable At Shift Control
    GM1412177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the park lock cable from the shift control. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement 
    6. Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connector
    GM1412179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Shift Control & Nuts
    GM1412180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the automatic transmission control nuts.
  8. Remove the automatic transmission control.
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