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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.0L - INTRODUCTION (2 OF 2))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE: Control module damage may result when the metal case contacts battery voltage. DO NOT contact the control module metal case with battery voltage when servicing a control module, using battery booster cables or when charging the vehicles battery.
  1. Use the retaining tab to secure the PCM, when installing the PCM to the underhood junction block bracket.
    2. Fig 1: View Of PCM
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  2. Connect the PCM harness connectors to the PCM.
  3. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  4. Program the PCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems.
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