Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Drain Tube Seal
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  1. Replace the drain tube seal.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Front Of Dash Seal
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  3. Replace the front of dash seal.
  4. Inspect and replace the HVAC module seals if damaged:
    • The defrost duct seal
    • The HVAC module to cross car duct seal
    • The center air outlet duct seal
    • The center floor air outlet duct seal
    • The air inlet seal
  5. Place the HVAC module in the vehicle. Align the HVAC module drain tube and front of dash studs to the vehicle.
  6. Fig 3: View Of HVAC Module Front Dash Nuts
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.