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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Telescope Actuator Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 95692 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Fully extend the steering column.
  3. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
  4. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower trim cover.

    6. Object Number: 446719 Size: SH
  6. Separate the retaining tabs on the lower trim cover from the steering column close out trim cover.
  7. Remove the switch wires from the telescope motor assembly, which is routed in clips along the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  8. From the inside of the lower trim cover, push out the telescope actuator assembly switch.
  9. Disconnect the assembly switch connector from the instrument panel wiring harness.
  10. Remove the telescope motor assembly switch and wires from the trim cover.

Installation Procedure

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

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 328799 Size: SH
  7. Install the 2 TORX® head screws (1) to the lower trim cover.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 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, Gages and Console.
  9. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.