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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 (TELESCOPING)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 to the steering column close out trim cover.
  2. Verify that the tabs on the upper trim cover are fully engaged with the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Secure the upper trim cover (1) with 2 TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    4. Fig 2: Lower Trim Cover Tabs & Steering Column Close Out Trim Cover
    GM446719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the telescope motor assembly switch and wires thorough the opening in the lower trim cover.
  5. Snap the wiring to the retaining clips in the lower trim cover.
  6. Route the switch wires to the telescope motor assembly along the column. Strap the wires.
  7. Connect the assembly switch connector to the instrument panel wiring harness.
  8. Install the lower trim cover tabs into the steering column close out trim cover.
  9. Verify that the tabs on the lower trim cover are fully engaged with the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.
    10. Fig 3: TORX® Head Screws & Lower Trim Cover
    GM328799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the 2 TORX® head screws (1) to the lower trim cover.

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

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