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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE - MU3 - SERVICE & DIAGNOSIS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL CABLE 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.
  1. Feed the cable assembly through the drivers floor opening.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Floor Pan Grommet & Mounting Nuts
    GM867994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the grommet (1) flush with the floor opening.
  3. Install the drivers side front carpet. Refer to Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the left instrument panel closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the shift cable attachment nut to the underbody.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the shift cables (2) to the transmission cable bracket.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Cable Ends & Shift Cable
    GM1381690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the shift cable ends (1) to the transmission shift levers as noted during disassembly.
  10. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly as noted during disassembly.
    11. IMPORTANT: Care must be taken when releasing the 4th gear locking tab. The shifter ring must be pulled upwards to allow 4th gear locking tab to fully release. Excessive clamping force may damage plastic shift control assembly components.
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