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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAIR BAG MODULESINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Air Bag Modules: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation
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  1. Install CPA clip and air bag Yellow 2-pin connector to air bag module. Connect air bag wire harness to clips on steering wheel and air bag module. Install air bag module by pressing firmly into position on steering wheel to engage and latch leaf springs on notched pins. DO NOT pinch wires. See Fig 1 .
  2. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Check system for proper operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .
Fig 1: Removing Driver-side Air Bag Module
G98D13576Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


To install, reverse removal procedure. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Tighten fasteners to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Check system for proper operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .

Fig 1: Removing Passenger-side Air Bag Module
G98H13620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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