Escalade ESV AWD V8-6.2L (2007)
Steering Wheel: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior/Steering - Steering Wheel Cover Warped/Loose
# 08-02-35-004
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Warped, Loose, Discolored or Fits Poorly in Steering Wheel (Replace Steering Wheel Lower Cover, As Needed)
(Apr. 22, 2008)
Subject:
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Warped, Loose, Discolored or Fits Poorly in Steering Wheel (Replace Steering Wheel Lower Cover, As Needed)
Models:
2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado (New Body Style), Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Sierra (New Body Style), Sierra Denali, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
with Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (RPO NP5) and Cruise Control and Accessory Controls (RPOs K34, UK3)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the left and/or right steering wheel spoke cover is warped, loose, discolored or just fits poorly in the steering wheel.
2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE (PLATINUM) WHEEL SHOWN
The steering wheel lower covers (1) are now available for service as separate parts.
Correction
Replace the appropriate steering wheel lower cover using the steps below.
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Remove the underhood fuse block cover.
3.
Remove the horn fuse from the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
4.
Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
5.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SI.
6.
Disconnect the horn switch connector and remove the horn switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Horn Switch Replacement in SI.
7.
Remove the horn contact tab screws and tabs from the steering wheel lower cover.
8.
Disconnect the control switch harness from the steering wheel retainer and disconnect the electrical connector from the control switch.
9.
Remove the steering wheel lower cover and control switch assembly from the steering wheel.
10.
Remove the steering wheel control switch from the cover. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement in SI.
