Electronic Column Lock Assembly: Installation

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWDSECTION Installation
  1. Install the electronic lock module (1) to the steering column housing. See Fig 6 . Install the electronic lock module (1) mounting screws (2). See Fig 5 . Install the ignition switch (2) to the electronic lock module (2). See Fig 4 . Install the ignition lock cylinder.
  2. Connect the passlock electrical connector from the lock module. Rotate the key alarm switch connector to the electronic lock module. Install park lock cable (1) to the electronic lock module. See Fig 3 .
  3. Install the following components to the steering shaft: turn signal cancel cam (3) and shaft lock shield (4). See Fig 2 .
  4. Install the steering column lock plate compressor and cam orientation plate adapter to the steering shaft and compress the shaft lock shield (2). See Fig 1 . Install the lock shield retainer to the steering column shaft. Remove the steering column lock plate compressor and cam orientation plate adapter from the steering shaft.
  5. Install the SIR coil, the steering wheel and inflator module. Enable the SIR system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Lock Shield
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