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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (TRANSFER CASE - NVG 236/246-NP8 (TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC) - SERVICE, REPAIR AND DIAGNOSTICS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Move the electrical harness to the left side in order to make room to install the transfer case shift control module.
- Install the transfer case shift control module so that the electrical connector ports are to the right or pointing towards the instrument cluster.
- While installing the transfer case shift control module rotate clockwise until the module is in place and the electrical connector ports are facing outwards.
- Install the electrical harness retainer to the IP support beam.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors to the transfer case shift control module.
- Install the lamp switch, 4WD shift buttons, cargo lamp and air deflector louver assembly the vehicle.
- Connect all the electrical connectors to the lamp switch, cargo lamp and 4WD shift buttons assembly.
- Install the lamp switch, 4WD shift buttons, cargo lamp and air deflector louver assembly in place.
- Install the IP trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
- Start the engine and test the automatic transfer case system for proper shift operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.