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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 48 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT - FLOOR SHIFTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Control Assembly
    GM893834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Pull up on control boot until indicator bezel disengages from console.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the control cable from the control assembly.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the indicator bezel.
  5. Remove the control cable retaining clip.
  6. Press the tabs on the control cable and remove the cable from the control assembly.
    7. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM893827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.
  8. Remove the control cable retaining clip.
  9. Press the 2 tabs on the control cable and remove the cable from the control cable bracket.
    10. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Vehicle
    GM893234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the control cable grommet from the dash panel.
  11. Remove the control cable from the vehicle.
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