Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Telescoping Wheel Switch: Service and Repair
Telescope Actuator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (See: Restraint Systems/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/SIR Caution) .
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair) .
2. With the column fully extended remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Tilt Lever Replacement) .
4. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws from the lower trim cover.
6. Separate the retaining tabs on the lower trim cover from the steering column close out trim cover.
7. Remove the switch wires from the telescope motor assembly, which is routed in clips along the bottom of the lower trim cover.
8. From the inside of the lower trim cover, push out the telescope actuator assembly switch.
9. Disconnect the assembly switch connector from the instrument panel wiring harness.
10. Remove the telescope motor assembly switch and wires from the trim cover.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the telescope motor assembly switch and wires through the opening in the lower trim cover.
2. Snap the wiring to the retaining clips in the lower trim cover.
3. Route the switch wires to the telescope motor assembly along the column. Strap the wires in place.
4. Connect the telescope motor assembly switch connector to the instrument panel wiring harness.
5. Install the lower trim cover tabs into the steering column close out trim cover.
6. Verify that the tabs on the lower trim cover are fully engaged with the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice) .
