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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 323848 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper trim cover (1).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Secure the upper trim cover (1) with the 2 TORX® head screws (2).

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


    Object Number: 328807 Size: SH
  3. Perform the following steps to install the lower trim cover:
    4. 3.1. Verify that the slots on the lower trim cover engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover.
    3.2. Tilt the lower trim cover up and snap the trim covers together.

    Object Number: 515887 Size: SH
  4. Install the 2 TORX® head screws (1) to the lower trim cover.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 415301 Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering column from J 41352 .
  6. Remove J 41352 from the vise.

    7. Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  7. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  9. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  10. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column


    Object Number: 425420 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the upper trim cover (1) and secure by using the TORX® head screw (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 425417 Size: SH

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  2. Install the telescope switch assembly (2) into the lower trim cover (1).

    3. Object Number: 328807 Size: SH
  3. Perform the following steps to install the lower trim cover:
    4. 3.1. Verify that the slots on the lower trim cover engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover.
    3.2. Tilt the lower trim cover up and snap the trim covers together.

    Object Number: 425413 Size: SH
  4. Install the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) to the lower trim cover (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 425409 Size: SH
  5. Install the wire harness straps (1) to the steering column wire harness assembly.

    6. Object Number: 425408 Size: SH
  6. Install the steering column close out trim cover (1).
  7. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  9. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.