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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 868 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Slide the ignition switch assembly (3) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Ignition Switch Assembly
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  2. Install the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    1. 2.1. Push the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    2. 2.2. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.
    3. 2.3. Install the passkey connector into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Key Alarm Connector Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly
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  3. Connect the multifunction switch electrical connectors to the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 3: Connecting Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors
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  4. Install the wire harness assembly (1) to the wire harness strap (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Wire Harness Assembly
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  5. Attach new wire harness straps (3) to the wire harness assembly (4).
    Fig 5: Attaching Wire Harness Straps To Wire Harness Assembly
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  6. Connect the steering column electrical connectors to the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Connecting Steering Column Electrical Connectors
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  7. Install the trim covers to the column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
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