Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
41.
Slide the tilt lever in the steering column until the locking tab clicks into place.
42.
Remove the inflatable restraint module retaining screws from the steering wheel.
43.
Position, align, and press the steering wheel onto the steering column shaft.
44.
Install a NEW steering wheel set nut on the steering column shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
45.
Install the 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).
46.
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.
47.
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.
48.
Connect the passenger yellow 2-way air bag connector located at the base of the steering column, and install the CPA.
49.
Connect the driver's yellow 2-way air bag connector located at the base of the steering column and install the CPA.
50.
Position the driver's side lower closeout panel below the IP and install the courtesy lamp.
51.
Raise the closeout panel to the IP and engage the push-in retainers to the IP lower support beam.
52.
Align the right-hand forward edge of the panel to the tab on the accelerator pedal bracket. Push up to secure.
53.
Install the push-on retaining nut to the steering column bracket stud.
54.
Install the SDM fuse.
55.
Position the kick-up panel to the opening in the floor and insert the lower tabs into the slots in the multi-use bracket.
56.
Close the panel and latches.
57.
Connect the negative battery cable and close the hood.
58.
Verify that the ECL and relay are synchronized:
Depending on the position of the relay and the ECL bolt when the key (ignition switch) is first turned to the ON position, you may receive the
message Pull Key and Wait 10 Sec.
^
If you do NOT receive this message, the ECL and relay ARE synchronized. No further action is required.
^
If you DO receive this warning message, the ECL and relay are NOT synchronized. To synchronize, turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position and REMOVE THE KEY from the switch (lock cylinder). Wait a MINIMUM of 10 seconds, re-insert the key, and turn to the ON
position. From this point on, the ECL and relay should be synchronized.
59.
Start the engine and verify that the steering column is unlocked.
1997-2004 Canadian, Export & Euro. W/ M/T and A/T, Procedure 1B
1997-2004 Canadian & Export Corvettes with manual transmissions /1997-2000 EXPORT vehicles with automatic transmissions / 2001-2004
EUROPEAN EXPORT vehicles with automatic transmissions
The required repairs vary depending on the model year, build date, and what repairs (Customer Satisfaction Campaign 01044 or Technical Service
Bulletin 01-02-35-008) have been previously performed. Refer to the chart at the beginning of the service procedure in this bulletin to determine
the correct repairs for the vehicle you are working on.
