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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001IMPALA POLICEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMSREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERSINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Impala Police
Steering Column Trim Covers: Installation
2001 Chevrolet Impala PoliceSECTION Installation
- Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column. Screw the 2 Torx(R) head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2). Tighten the 2 Torx(R) head screws to 13 INCH lbs. (1.5 N.m). See Fig 4 .
- Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover. See Fig 3 .
- Tilt the lower trim cover up. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots. Screw the 2 Torx(R) head screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2). Tighten the 2 Torx(R) head screws to 31 INCH lbs. (3.5 N.m). See Fig 2 .
- Install the tilt lever. See Fig 1 . Install the steering wheel. See appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING. Enable the SIR system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.