CLB installed this morning
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CLB installed this morning
Thanks to the excellent instructions (with photos) from 97corvette.com I was able to install the CLB in about 45 minutes this morning. (Sorry, no pics - my hands were kinda busy! 
) The hardest part was getting the temp sensor connection apart and re-aligning the bottom knee pad screws after the clips fell off.
I certainly hope this will be the last "column lock" problem I need to worry about.
) The hardest part was getting the temp sensor connection apart and re-aligning the bottom knee pad screws after the clips fell off.I certainly hope this will be the last "column lock" problem I need to worry about.
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I was little nervous about installing this also, but the instructions I printed were very well done. Follow this link:
http://97vette.com/howto/columnlock/index.html
I would suggest printing the entire process and take those copies right out to the car.
http://97vette.com/howto/columnlock/index.html
I would suggest printing the entire process and take those copies right out to the car.
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There really isn't that much "electrical" the COH unit I bought is "plug and play" there really isn't any hard part. It just takes a bit of time to get all the pieces apart. As long as you can use a torx driver and you are not legally blind... you can do this!
Go for it...
Go for it...
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You should not have any more problems. Good move to install the CLB.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
You should not have any more problems. Good move to install the CLB.
Congrats on the install. You'll never have to worry again. 
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When I did the install, I was able to get the underside of the knee bloster out of the way by just dropping the bottom screws.. I then was able to pull the knee bloster out enough to get my hand and a flashlight in there.
I didn't have to take apart the things on the topside of the dash.
I didn't have to take apart the things on the topside of the dash.
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From: bolckow missouri
Originally Posted by Jay 383
I have the kit, i am not that good with electrical stuff and am nervous doing it myself.
It's good piece of mind to have that in there. I HATE hearing the solenoid lock each time I shut the car off.
It's good piece of mind to have that in there. I HATE hearing the solenoid lock each time I shut the car off.
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Originally Posted by duckvett
Thanks to the excellent instructions (with photos) from 97corvette.com I was able to install the CLB in about 45 minutes this morning. (Sorry, no pics - my hands were kinda busy! ) The hardest part was getting the temp sensor connection apart and re-aligning the bottom knee pad screws after the clips fell off.
I certainly hope this will be the last "column lock" problem I need to worry about.
) The hardest part was getting the temp sensor connection apart and re-aligning the bottom knee pad screws after the clips fell off.I certainly hope this will be the last "column lock" problem I need to worry about.
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