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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 726 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSPARKING BRAKE LEVER REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Parking Brake Lever Replacement
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Parking Brake Lever Replacement
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- Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Release the parking brake lever fully.
- Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B).
- Remove the parking brake lever mount bolts (C).
- Disconnect the parking brake cables (D) from the equalizer (E).
- Remove the parking brake switch.
- Install the parking brake lever in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the parking brake (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTΒ ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.