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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 50 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT LOCK CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in SIR.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the control cable end from the pin on the control assembly.
  4. Remove the control cable retaining clip.
  5. Press the tabs on the control cable and remove the cable from the control assembly.
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shift Lock Control Assembly Electrical Connectors
    GM893835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the control assembly electrical connectors.
    7. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Shift Control Assembly
    GM893837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the control assembly-to-floor pan bolts and remove the control assembly.
  8. If the shifter control assembly is being replaced, transfer the parts as needed. Refer to the appropriate procedures in this service information.
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