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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: TORX® Head Screws & Upper Trim Cover
    GM323848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper trim cover.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Secure the upper trim cover (1) with 2 TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.4 N.m (12 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
    GM328807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Perform the following steps to install the lower trim cover:
    1. Verify that the slots on the lower trim cover engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover.
    2. Tilt the lower trim cover up and snap the trim covers together.
    4. Fig 3: TORX® Head Screws & Lower Trim Cover
    GM328799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the 2 TORX® head screw (1) to the lower trim cover.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

    5. Fig 4: TORX® Head Screws, Lower Trim Cover & Driver Knee Bolster Trim Panel
    GM95692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
  7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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