Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
29.
Position the SIR coil on the steering column and install the snap ring.
30.
Install the upper steering column cover and install the attaching screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
31.
Install the lower steering column and attaching screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
32.
If equipped, connect the electrical connector to the inside air temperature sensor located on the knee bolster trim panel.
33.
Install the knee bolster trim panel and press firmly to engage the locking tabs.
34.
Install the lower retaining screws and the screws located behind the combination tog lamp/trunk release switch, and the inside air temperature
sensor grill.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
35.
Connect the electrical connector to the combination fog lamp/trunk release switch and install the assembly into the opening in the IP. Press firmly
to secure. Repeat this step on the inside air temperature sensor grill.
36.
Slide the tilt lever in the steering column until the locking tab clicks into place.
37.
Remove (pull) the two inflatable restraint module retaining screws from the steering wheel.
38.
Position, align, and press the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft.
39.
Install a NEW steering wheel set nut on the steering column shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
40.
Install the two retaining screws removed from the steering wheel into the backside of the inflatable restraint module.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
41.
Position the inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel and connect the SIR electrical connector, the horn wiring harness connector to the
steering column, and the ground wire to the column.
42.
Install the inflatable restraint module on the steering wheel by pushing on both the right and left sides of the module until the retaining screws snap
into place.
43.
Connect the passenger yellow 2-way air bag connector located at the base of the steering column, and install the CPA.
44.
Connect the driver's side yellow 2-way air bag connector located at the base of the steering column, and install the CPA.
45.
Position the driver's side lower closeout panel below the IP and install the courtesy lamp.
46.
Raise the closeout panel to the IP and engage the push-in retainers to the IP lower support beam.
47.
Align the right-hand forward edge of the panel to the tab on the accelerator pedal bracket. Push up to secure.
48.
Install the push-on retaining nut to the steering column bracket stud.
49.
Install the SDM fuse.
