Transmission Range Switch Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Transmission Range Switch Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Move the shift lever to N.
  2. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector, and remove the control shaft cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector And Control Shaft Cover
    G06430289Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the transmission range switch (B).
  5. Make sure the selector control shaft is in the N position. If necessary, move the shift lever from P to N.
    NOTE: Do not use the selector control shaft to adjust the shift position. If the selector control shaft tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty signal or position due to play between the selector control shaft and the transmission range switch.
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