Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
ECL Upgrade: 1997, 1998 and 2000 Models With M/T or Export VEH.
Important:
In order to complete the repairs for the vehicles referenced, you must order P/N 26056108 Nut, Steering Wheel and P/N 26050960 Lock, Strg Whl
Theft Dtrnt.
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Disable the SIR module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in the SIR sub-section in the Service Manual.
3.
Remove the driver's side SIR module from the steering wheel.
4.
Remove and discard the steering wheel set nut.
5.
Using J 1859-A and J 42120, remove the steering wheel.
6.
Remove the tilt steering lever.
7.
Remove the combination trunk release and fog light switch.
Important:
When removing the driver's side knee bolster trim panel as described below, care must be taken not to damage the console trim plate as the knee
bolster trim panel tucks in behind the console trim plate.
8.
Remove the driver's side knee bolster screws and trim panel. Pull back the console trim panel away from the I/P and disengage the knee bolster
trim panel.
9.
Remove the wiper control stalk.
10.
Remove the lower and upper steering column shrouds. If the vehicle is equipped with a power telescoping feature, disconnect the telescoping
switch.
11.
Remove the snap ring and SIR coil from the steering column.
12.
Remove the steering column lock plate with J 38364.
13.
Disconnect the ECL electrical harness (located on the right lower side of the steering column) to the I/P main harness.
14.
Remove the ECL from the vehicle and discard.
15.
Install a new ECL.
16.
Connect the ECL electrical harness.
17.
Install the steering column locking plate using J 38364.
18.
Install the SIR coil and secure with snap ring.
19.
Install the lower and upper steering column shrouds. Connect the telescoping wheel switch harness (if equipped).
20.
Install the wiper control stalk.
