Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Passenger Side Front Floor Kick Up Panel To IP Electrical Center
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  1. Remove the passenger side front floor kick up panel to access the IP electrical center.
  2. Fig 2: Cover To IP Electrical Center
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  3. Remove the cover from the IP electrical center.
  4. Fig 3: HDLP Maxi Circuit Breaker #54 To IP Electrical Center
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  5. Remove the HDLP Maxi circuit breaker #54, from the IP electrical center.
  6. Raise the hood.
  7. Fig 4: RH Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector To Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
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  8. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
  9. Fig 5: Headlamp Actuator Knob Cover
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  10. Remove the headlamp actuator knob cover.
  11. Raise the headlamp by turning the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise.
  12. Fig 6: Electrical Connectors To Headlamp Control Module
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  13. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel ReplacementΒ .
  14. NOTE: Refer to Notice - Apply Tape When Removing Body Panels in Cautions and Notices.
  15. Apply tape to the fender and hood edge to protect the paint.
  16. Remove the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
  17. Remove the brake caliper cooling duct. Refer to Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement - Front in Bumpers.
  18. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp automatic control module, RH side only.
  19. Fig 7: Headlamp Bracket To Frame Rail Bolts
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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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