GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Electronic Suspension Switch Replacement SWBHSV Except Clubsport

Removal Procedure

    Important:  The ESC switch is not a serviceable component. If the ESC switch is faulty, replace the ESC switch.

  1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the Secondary Information Centre (SIC). Refer to Secondary Driver Information Display Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1962710  Size: SH

    Important: The ESC switch (4) is retained by a bezel (2).

  4. Using a suitable tool, disengage the ESC bezel retainer clips (1) from the back of the SIC housing (3) and remove the bezel (2).
  5. Remove the ESC Switch (4) by disengaging the clips (5) in the rear of the SIC Housing (3) and disconnecting the electrical connectors (6) from the ESC Switch (4) and the ESC Malfunction indicator lamp (7).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1962710  Size: SH

    Important:  The ESC switch is not a serviceable component. If the ESC switch is faulty, replace the ESC switch.

  1. Connect the electrical connectors (6) through the SIC Housing (3) into the ESC Switch (4) and the ESC Malfunction Indicator lamp (7).
  2. Install the ESC switch by engaging the retention clips (5) on the ESC switch (4) into the SIC housing (3).
  3. Install the ESC switch bezel (2) into the SIC housing (3) engaging the retention clips (1)
  4. Ensure the ESC switch bezel (2) is installed flush with the front face of the SIC housing (3).
  5. Install the SIC. Refer to Secondary Driver Information Display Replacement .
  6. Important: The indicator lamp will stay illuminated for a short time after the ignition has been switched off.

  7. Test the ESC system.

Electronic Suspension Switch Replacement LWBHSV

Removal Procedure

    Important:  The internal components of the ESC switch are not serviceable. If the ESC switch is faulty, replace the ESC switch.

  1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground negative. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

  3. Object Number: 2025877  Size: SH

    Important: The front floor console front cover (1) is retained by clips.

  4. Grasp the front floor console front cover (1) at point (A) and pull upwards to disengage the retaining clips from the floor console (2).

  5. Object Number: 1939970  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the window and exterior mirror switch electrical connectors (2).
  7. Disconnect the Traction Control/ESP and Automatic Transmission Sport Shift switch (if fitted) electrical connectors (3).
  8. Remove the front floor console front cover (1).

  9. Object Number: 2025878  Size: SH
  10. Remove the ESC switch console retaining screws (1) and move the ESC console (2) in an upwards motion.
  11. Important: The ESC malfunction indicator lamp is located forwards of the ESC switch under the plate marked MRC. It is not a serviceable component.


    Object Number: 2025879  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the ESC switch electrical connector (1).
  13. Depress the locating clips (2) to release the ESC switch (3) from the ESC console (4).
  14. Important:  The ESC switch is not a serviceable component. If the ESC switch is faulty, replace the ESC switch.


    Object Number: 2025880  Size: SH
  15. Remove the ESC Switch (1) from the ESC console (2) by pushing in an upwards motion once the locating clips (3) have been released (STEP 9).

Installation Procedure

    Important:  The ESC switch is not a serviceable component. If the ESC switch is faulty, replace the ESC switch.


    Object Number: 2025880  Size: SH
  1. Install the ESC Switch (1) into the ESC console (2) by engaging the clips (3) while pushing in a downward motion.

  2. Object Number: 2025879  Size: SH
  3. Ensure the ESC switch (3) is correctly retained by the locating clips (2) and is engaged into the ESC console (4).
  4. Connect the ESC switch electrical connector (1).

  5. Object Number: 2025878  Size: SH
  6. Install the ESC switch console (2) .
  7. Install the ESC switch console retaining screws (1)
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1939970  Size: SH
  9. Connect the window and exterior mirror switch electrical connectors (2).
  10. Connect the Traction Control/ESP and Automatic Transmission Sport Shift switch (if fitted) electrical connectors (3).
  11. Install the front floor console front cover (1).

  12. Object Number: 2025877  Size: SH

    Important: The front floor console front cover (1) is retained by clips.

  13. Install the front floor console front cover (1) onto the floor console (2) engaging the retention clips.
  14. Connect the battery ground negative. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  15. Important: The indicator lamp will stay illuminated for a short time after the ignition has been switched off.

  16. Test the ESC system.