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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL THEFT DETERRENT LOCK REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Wire Harness Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly

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Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock.
Route the wire harness assembly along the steering column jacket assembly.
Remove J 42640 from the steering column. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 2: Wire Harness Assembly & Wire Harness Strap

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Install the wire harness assembly (1) into the wire harness strap (2).

Fig 3: Wire Harness Straps & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly

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Install new wire harness straps (2) to the steering column assembly (1) and the column.
Install the steering column tilt head assembly. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement (Telescoping) or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement (Manual) .
Install the trim covers to the upper and lower steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Telescoping) or Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Manual) .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.