Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2002 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removal Procedure 

  1. Verify that the multifunction turn signal lever is in the center of the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  6. Remove the steering column knee bolster.
  7. Remove the steering column wire harness (1) from the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
  8. Fig 1: Steering Column Wire Harness
    G01571838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire harness (1).
  10. Remove the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle wire harness.
  11. Disconnect the connectors from the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.
    Fig 2: Multifunction Turn Signal Lever
    G01571839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the retaining bolts (1) from the multifunction turn signal lever (2).
  13. Remove the multifunction turn signal lever (2) from the steering column.
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