Instrument Panel/Center Console Component Views

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Instrument Panel/Center Console Component Views
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Fig 1: Instrument Panel Front Components
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Callout Component Name
1 Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
2 Ambient Light Sensor
3 Hazard Warning Switch
4 Radio
5 Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) (AUO)
6 Heated Seat Switch - Passenger (KA1)
7 HVAC Control Module
8 Inflatable Restraint Passenger Air Bag On/Off Indicator (AL0 or ASA)
9 Body Control Module (BCM)
10 Heated Seat Switch - Driver (KA1)
11 Traction Control Switch (JL4 of JL9)
12 I/P Dimmer Switch
13 Fog Lamp Switch (T37)
14 Data Link Connector (DLC)
15 Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch
16 I/P Trim
Fig 2: Instrument Panel Rear Components
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Callout Component Name
1 Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) (AUO)
2 Ambient Light Sensor
3 Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Sensor
4 Audio Amplifier (UQ3)
5 Data Link Connector (DLC)
6 Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Sensor (M86 or MU3)
7 Body Control Module (BCM)
8 Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Fig 3: Steering Column
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Callout Component Name
1 Theft Deterrent Module (TDM)
2 Ignition Switch
3 Steering Angle Sensor (JL4)
4 Electric Power Steering (EPS) Motor
5 Power Steering Control Module (PSCM)
Fig 4: Steering Wheel
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Callout Component Name
1 Steering Wheel Control Switch - Left (UK3)
2 Horn Switch
3 Steering Wheel Control Switch - Right (UK3)
4 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
Fig 5: Interior HVAC Components
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Callout Component Name
1 HVAC Box Assembly
2 Blower Motor Resistor
3 Blower Motor
4 Recirculation Actuator
5 Mode Actuator
6 Air Temperature Actuator
Fig 6: Console Components
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Callout Component Name
1 Console Armrest
2 Cigar Lighter (DT4), Accessory Power Outlet (without DT4)
3 Accessory Power Outlet - Center Console
Fig 7: Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Components (MN5)
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Callout Component Name
1 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever
2 Park Position Switch
3 X307
4 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Bulb and Socket
5 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Solonoid
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