Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Vehicle
    GM893234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Guide the control cable through the pass-through in the dash panel.
  2. Secure the control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-through hole in the dash panel.
  3. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM893827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Route the control cable through the cable bracket on the powertrain mount, and secure the cable into the bracket.
  5. Install the control cable retaining clip.
  6. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Control Assembly
    GM893834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the control cable end to the control assembly lever.
  8. Connect the control cable to pin on the control assembly.
  9. Secure the control cable into the control assembly by pushing into place.
  10. Install the control cable retaining clip.
  11. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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