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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Telescope Actuator Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure
  1. With the column fully extended remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 95692 Size: SH
  3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  4. Remove the two Torx® head screws from the lower trim cover.

    5. Object Number: 446719 Size: SH
  5. Seperate the lower trim cover retaining tabs from the steering column close out trim cover.
  6. Remove the telescope acuator assembly switch wires routed in clips along the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  7. From the inside of the lower trim cover, push out the telescope acuator assembly switch.
  8. Disconnect the telescope acuator assembly switch connecter from the instrument panel wiring harness.
  9. Remove the telescope acuator assembly switch and wires from the trim cover.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 446719 Size: SH
  1. Install the telescope acuator assembly switch and wires thru the opening in the lower trim cover.
  2. Snap the wiring to the retaining clips in the lower trim cover.
  3. Route the telescope acuator assembly switch wires along the column and strap.
  4. Connect the telescope acuator assembly switch connecter to the instrument panel wiring harness.
  5. Install the lower trim cover tabs into the steering column close out trim cover.
  6. Check to ensure that the tabs on the lower trim cover are fully engaged with the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.

    7. 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.


    Object Number: 328799 Size: SH
  7. Install the two Torx® head screws (1) to the lower trim cover.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the two Torx® head screws to 4.0 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 95692 Size: SH
  8. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .