Escalade ESV AWD V8-6.2L (2007)
Steering Wheel: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Steering Wheel Cover Warped/Paint Peeling
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 08-02-35-004A
Date: March 31, 2009
Subject:
Steering Wheel Lower (Spoke) Cover Warped, Loose, Discolored, Paint Peeling or Fits Poorly in Steering Wheel (Replace Steering Wheel Lower
Cover, As Needed)
Models:
2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT (Including Hybrids)
2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado (New Body Style), Suburban, Tahoe (Including Hybrids)
2007-2009 GMC Sierra (New Body Style), Sierra Denali, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL (Including Hybrids)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the models to include 2009 model year and add Subject and Condition information. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 08-02-35-004 (Section 02 - Steering).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the left and/or right steering wheel lower (spoke) cover is warped, loose, discolored or just fits poorly in the steering
wheel. They may also comment that the paint finish seems to be peeling.
Cadillac Escalade Wheel Shown, Others Similar
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.
