Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the body control module to the bracket at an angle under the wide hook retainer, with the label facing away from the bracket.
  2. Apply pressure on the left side of the body control module in order to move the module toward the mounting bracket base. Snap the module into place.
  3. Ensure that the module is fully seated. Ensure that both snap retainers are holding the module.
  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the body control module. Be sure to connect the brown connector last.
  5. Install the lower instrument panel sound insulator to the vehicle. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LOWER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator to the vehicle. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Use the following components in order to program the body control module with the proper calibrations:
    • The Techline Terminal
    • The scan tool
  8. Perform the BCM Programming. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) PROGRAMMING/RPO CONFIGURATIONΒ .
  9. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
    Fig 1: Body Control Module
    G01476542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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