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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 322946 Size: SH
  1. Verify that the multifunction turn signal lever is in the center of the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical
  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  6. Remove the steering column knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  7. Remove the steering column wire harness (1) from the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
  8. Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire harness (1).
  9. Remove the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle wire harness.
  10. Disconnect the connectors from the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.

    11. Object Number: 322982 Size: SH
  11. Remove the retaining bolts (1) from the multifunction turn signal lever (2).
  12. Remove the multifunction turn signal lever (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 322982 Size: SH
  1. Install the multifunction turn signal lever (2). Use a small flat-blade in order to compress the electrical contact and move the multifunction turn signal lever into position.
  2. Verify that the electrical contact rests on the canceling cam.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the retaining bolts to the multifunction turn signal lever.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 322946 Size: SH
  4. Connect the gray and black connectors to the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.
  5. Connect the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle wire harness.
  6. Install the two wire harness straps to the steering column wire harness (1).
  7. Install the steering column wire harness (1) to the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
  8. Install the steering column knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  9. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  10. Verify that the lever is in the center or the OFF position.
  11. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.