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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 362 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (MONTE CARLO)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure
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.
- Position the steering wheel switch to the steering wheel.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the back of the switches.
- Install the switch bezel to the retainers in the steering wheel urethane. This positions the switch bezel leg over the screw opening in the steering wheel insert.
- Route the switch wire harness behind the switch bezel leg and over the top of the aluminum steering wheel side spoke.
Important: Do not pinch the wire harness when installing the cruise bezel screw.
- Install the switch bezel screw to the to the steering wheel insert.
- Install the steering wheel controls wire harness to the retainers in the steering wheel insert and back shroud. Make sure the wire is not routed underneath any of the three SIR mounting holes in the steering wheel.
- Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.