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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 591 (HVAC SYSTEMS - MANUAL)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMODE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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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  1. Connect the mode actuator pushrod to the mode door lever.
    Fig 1: Connecting Mode Actuator Pushrod To Mode Door Lever
    G01418863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the air distribution case cover to the HVAC module.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the air distribution case cover screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).

  4. Position the pod of the mode actuator between the steering column bracket and the ignition switch housing bracket.
  5. Inspect that the actuator pushrod is not binding on the mode door lever.
  6. Push the actuator toward the HVAC module case to secure the retaining tab.
    Fig 2: Installing Mode Actuator
    G01418864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the vacuum harness connectors to the mode actuator.
    Fig 3: Connecting Vacuum Harness Connectors To Mode Actuator
    G01418865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the ignition switch to the ignition switch housing bracket.
  9. Install the ignition switch retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing Ignition Switch Retaining Bolts
    G01418866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the hazard warning switch wiring harness to the ignition switch retainer.
    Fig 5: Installing Hazard Warning Switch Wiring Harness To Ignition Switch Retainer
    G01418867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the ignition switch bezel to the switch.
    1. Wrap the ignition switch lock cylinder wire around the base of the ignition switch bezel, as noted during removal.
    2. Align the bezel slots to the lock cylinder pins, then push to secure.
  12. Connect the lock cylinder electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector
    G01418868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the lock cylinder electrical connector to the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.
    Fig 7: Connecting Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector To Retaining Tab On Side Of Ignition Switch
    G01418869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (DRIVER) or BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (DRIVER OUTER) or BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (PASSENGER) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  15. Install the IPC into position.
    16. Fig 8: Installing IPC To Steering Column Bracket
    G01418870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the IPC to steering column bracket retaining screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

  17. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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