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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 766 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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
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  1. Slide the ignition switch assembly (3) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Ignition Switch Assembly
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  2. Install the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    1. 2.1. Push the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    2. 2.2. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.
    3. 2.3. Install the passkey connector into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Key Alarm Connector Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly
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  3. Connect the multifunction switch electrical connectors to the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 3: Connecting Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors
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  4. Install the wire harness assembly (1) to the wire harness strap (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Wire Harness Assembly
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  5. Attach new wire harness straps (3) to the wire harness assembly (4).
    Fig 5: Attaching Wire Harness Straps To Wire Harness Assembly
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  6. Connect the steering column electrical connectors to the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Connecting Steering Column Electrical Connectors
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  7. Install the trim covers to the column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
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