Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Electronic Lock Module & Mounting Screws
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  1. Install the electronic lock module (1) to the steering column housing.
  2. Install the electronic lock module(1) mounting screws (2).
  3. Fig 2: Ignition Switch, Electronic Lock Module & J 42759
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  4. Install the ignition switch (2) to the electronic lock module (2).
  5. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On VehicleΒ .
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Key Alarm Connector At Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
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  7. Connect the passlock electrical connector from the lock module
  8. Rotate the key alarm switch connector to the electronic lock module.
  9. Fig 4: View Of Electric Park Lock & Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly
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  10. Snap the electric park lock (2) onto the electronic lock module (1).(floorshift only)
  11. Fig 5: Electric Park Lock & Connector
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  12. Connect the electric park lock (1) electrical connector (2) (floorshift only).
  13. Fig 6: Identifying Park Lock Cable At Ignition Lock Cylinder
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  14. Install park lock cable (1) to the electronic lock module (column shift only).
  15. Fig 7: Shaft Lock Shield & Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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  16. Install the following parts to the steering shaft:
    1. Turn signal cancel cam (3)
    2. Shaft lock shield (4).
  17. Fig 8: View Of Bearing Retainer
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  18. Install the J 23653-SIR to the steering shaft and compress the shaft lock shield (2).
  19. Install the lock shield retainer to the steering column shaft.
  20. Remove the J 23653-SIR from the steering column shaft.
  21. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement .
  22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
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