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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 48 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE (NEW SWITCH)
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure (New Switch)

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure (New Switch)
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    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch And Mounting Bolts
    GM1233691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the Neutral position.
  2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the range switch bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transaxle range switch lever retaining nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Cable, Lever & Electrical Connector At Transaxle Range (TR) Switch
    GM1233683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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