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Under the steering wheel column, there is a black rubber cover that snaps into a 1.5' x 1.5" hole. Pry it out with a screw driver. Up inside the square hole is a small lever that you can move with your finger to release the key. The only way I could feel this lever was by inserting the middle finger of my left hand up into the hole. A person with very heavy fingers such as a carpenter or plumber might not be able to do this. This process was described in several forums, and even though I knew the lever was there, it took me several minutes to find it. Two mechanics at a Chevy dealer couldn't find it, but I found it myself. It's a small flat horizontal surface that will move sideways to the left when you push on it. If you can't feel it, it's possible you might be able to see it with a bright flashlight. Chevy puts it there if the battery goes dead while in Drive, and the shift lever can't be put into PARK, you push this lever to the left to release the key. After I figured this out, I discarded the rubber insert, so it will be easier for me to remember to do this if I have to in the future. God bless America and Cobalt owners too.

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