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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Trim Covers
    GM854969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: View Of SIR Coil Module Assembly Harness Connectors
    GM854953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the head lamp/turn signal harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
  5. Disconnect the wiper/washer harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
  6. Disconnect the SIR coil harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
  7. Remove the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Ignition Switch Harness Connector
    GM854934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder harness connector.
  9. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.
  10. Disconnect the theft deterrent control module electrical connector, if equipped.
    11. Fig 4: Scribing Marks On Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Connection
    GM854943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place scribe marks on the intermediate shaft to steering column, for use during assembly.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column
    GM854769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt at the steering column and discard.
  13. Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering column.
    14. Fig 6: View Of EPS Control Module Harness Connectors
    GM854947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electronic power steering (EPS) control module power feed harness connector.
  15. Disconnect the EPS control module small harness connector.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Steering Column
    GM854962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the steering column pivot bolt.
  17. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
  18. Remove the column from the vehicle and place on a bench.
    19. Fig 8: View Of Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
    GM854922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case from the steering column. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
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