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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1225 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Route the SIR connector through the steering wheel.
  2. Align the scribe mark on the steering wheel with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
  3. Install the steering wheel.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the steering shaft nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the steering shaft nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  5. Install the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Wheel
    G01673141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Enable the SIR system Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
  7. Inspect the operation of the following components:
    • The horn
    • The steering wheel
    • The steering wheel controls
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