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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 447 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Align the switch to the opening in the steering wheel.
  3. Push the switch into the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Pushing Switch Into Steering Wheel
    G01499456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the steering wheel rear bezel (1).
  5. Install the retaining screws (2,3) to the steering wheel rear bezel.

    Tighten  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (26.5 Ib. in).

  6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Enable the SIR System. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel Rear Bezel
    G01499457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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