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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 731 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT))A/T INTERLOCK SYSTEMSHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Shift Lock Solenoid 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.
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A) from the indicator panel (B), then remove the bulb (C) from the socket.
    Fig 1: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket, Indicator Panel And Bulb
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  3. Remove the shift lock solenoid/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (D) from the shift lever bracket base (E), then disconnect the connector.
  4. Disconnect the park pin switch 2P connector (F).
  5. Release the lock tab (G) retaining the shift lock solenoid using thin blade screwdriver, and remove the shift lock solenoid (H).
  6. Replace the shift lock solenoid, solenoid plunger (I), and plunger spring (J) assembly.
  7. Install the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint (K) of the shift lock solenoid plunger with the tip of the shift lock stop (L), then push the shift lock solenoid into the shift lever bracket base securely.
  8. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light bulb in the panel light socket, then install the socket in the A/T gear position indicator panel.
  9. Route the harness (M) through the harness clamp, and connect the park pin switch 2P connector.
  10. Install the shift lock solenoid/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector on the bracket base, and connect the connector.
  11. Test the shift lock solenoid (see SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID TEST  ).
  12. Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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