I just received notification from gmpartsdirect that my items have shipped and should be here 30 Aug.

 

Just ordered the parts from gmpartsdirect and they are backordered. Oh well, install them when they come in.

 

I finally got all my parts and installed them today. But one thing I've learned. Whatever you choose to remove the horn assembly must be blunt at the end as that of an allen wrench. I've read about the pressure it takes to make the clips release and I find it quite the opposite if done correctly.

When you insert the allen wrench into the hole on the plastic cover just push it straight in (just about an inch), kinda give the end in your hand a slight bit of pressure forward (toward the front of the car) and you will feel the other end against a flat piece of steel. Once you feel this push the allen wrench in a bit more (as you did when first inserting it into the hole). You will then feel it hit something, this is the spring wire that retains the bayonet clip on the center steering wheel cover. Apply a little more pressure and you will feel the spring wire give, the horn (steering wheel cover) will pop loose. This part should take all of 30 seconds. Once the center cover is off just flip it up through the steering wheel onto the steering column to keep it out of your way while working on the rest of the stuff (wires still intact). Now get an appropriate torx driver and remove the steel retainer plate. From here just follow Deb's instructions....they're very good.

I got mine installed without clipping any wires and have run all the wire harnesses as they should be from the factory, it's a bit tedious but can be done. -Dan

 

That make two of us

I hope to be able to repay you some time. Remember, I have a huge shop and can do most modifications here, so if you ever need anything let me know. -Dan

 

Well although the relocation is pretty much going to happen we still have to sell our house and find another one. I'm sure we'll still be here for at least another two months or so.

 

The radio buttons on the steering wheel are in. Took about 10 minutes and works great. Thanks everyone for the "how to" step by step guide. It made things alot easier...

 

Does anyone know of other ways to get a harness for this mod? I ordered for GM parts direct but the harness will not be available until Oct 10. Please someone help so I can get finished with this great mod.

 

You need the proper harness for everything to work. If you can't find it at some other GM parts supplier, the only other real option is to post a "wanted to buy" in the classifieds and see if anyone removed one for some reason, without damaging it of course.

 

If you've already ordered them, they may not let you back out on the purchase, as it's a special order part...but you could always sell it to someone on here too if you get on somewhere else.

HERE is another place that lists the part #15234343 Harness for $10.32, but don't know availability. They do have a toll free number though which is 866-572-CARS (2277)

The place Wackaloon looked P&G, shows price as $8.44 and they have a toll free number CALL 1-888-870-0280 ext. 214

Hope some of the above helps you and other out on getting parts to do this great mod. Let us know what happens if you contact them.

 

My parts from P&G came yesterday (ordered 8/22) Just installed them. They work great and make the steering wheel look complete (what can I say, I'm a guy that likes symmetry)

Many, many thanks to those who posted how-to's and pics, they made it easy