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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 618 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped.
  2. Insert the electrical connector for the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch through the opening in the trim panel.
  3. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
    1. If equipped, insert the inside air temperature sensor wire down into the driver knee bolster bracket to avoid pinching the wire.
    2. Align the locking tabs to the slots.
    3. Push the trim panel to secure.
  4. Loosely install the screws retaining the bottom of the driver knee bolster trim panel, in order to align the nuts on the knee bolster bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the remaining driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw.
    Fig 1: Installing Driver Knee Bolster Trim Panel
    G01453861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw behind fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
    • Tighten the driver knee bolster trim panel lower retaining screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
  6. Install the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch.
    1. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.
    2. Align the switch, then push to secure.
  7. Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  8. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Installing Fog Lamp, Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch
    G01453862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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