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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 486 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFTINSTALLATION 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

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Install the remote control door lock receiver module to the instrument panel sound insulator.
Connect the electrical connector to the remote door lock receiver module.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the screw that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the cowl panel.
Tighten

Tighten the screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
Install the screws that retain the instrument panel sound insulator to the knee bolster.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
Feed the DLC through the hole in the instrument panel sound insulator.

Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Sound Insulator To Cowl Panel Retaining Screws
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Install the screws that retain the DLC to the instrument panel sound insulator.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).

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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.