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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 624 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - GETRAG (M86))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Feed the cable assembly through the drivers floor opening.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Floor Pan Grommet & Mounting Nuts
    GM867994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the grommet (1) flush with the floor opening.
  3. Install the drivers side front carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
  4. Install the left instrument panel closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Raise the vehicle.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the shift cable attachment nut to the underbody.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the shift cables to the transmission cable bracket.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Shift Cables, Cable Connections & Shift Cable Bracket
    GM880090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the shift cable ends to the transmission shift levers as noted during disassembly.
  10. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly as noted during disassembly.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Shifter Neutral Lock Clip
    GM873345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Push the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
  12. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Cable Retainer
    GM623628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Press down on the locking tabs.
  14. Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position.
  15. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
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