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There is a thread on "the other forum" about installing telescopic sun visor from the Volt:
http://www.mychevyb
olt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6512
Tttait did a very good introduction and detailed instructions but I wanted to go one step further and get the vanity lights to also work.
Here are the parts list:
Because I already tapped power from the mirror for my Dashcam I wanted to tap power from a different circuit from the overhead console. To remove the overhead console, free the two clips at the front that hold it to the headliner, pull somewhat hard and release the 4 metallic clips in the center, the back clips just pinch the headliner. 12v Un-switched power is available between the black and white wires the light connector on the left side.
I soldered some connectors to the Volt visors, as I couldn't find the OEM connectors by themselves (they comes as part of an expensive loom). I also created my own mini-loom with two connectors on each side and some needles to pick up the power to the back of the light connector. I then wrapped the mini-loom in electrical tape (sorry no pics of the finished loom).
Remove the bolt visors by using a trim removal tool (or a credit card!) to help free the clips that hold it to a white plastic piece in between the roof rail and the headliner, this is not easy and you will need to apply some force. As Tttait shown in the other thread, you then have to cut the 3rd screw well and some of the clips, so it looks like the Bolt base.
Route and tuck the mini-loom (in orange on the picture) under the headliner and plug the needles in the back of the light connector. I wrapped the mini-loom with the soft part or some Velco to minimize any possible vibration noises. I removed the white plastic pieces that was in between the roof rail and the headliner to free some space for the wires and I screwed the visors directly to the roof rails.
Finished install. Looks and function like OEM (click on any pictures for a high-res version):
Hopes this help.
http://www.mychevyb
olt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6512
Tttait did a very good introduction and detailed instructions but I wanted to go one step further and get the vanity lights to also work.
Here are the parts list:
- Sun Visor, Drivers Side (Left. w/vanity lamp grey) #23223684
- Sun Visor, Passenger Side (Right. w/vanity lamp grey) #23223686
- Sun Visor, Cover (Left; Right. grey.) #23438713 (2 Required)
Because I already tapped power from the mirror for my Dashcam I wanted to tap power from a different circuit from the overhead console. To remove the overhead console, free the two clips at the front that hold it to the headliner, pull somewhat hard and release the 4 metallic clips in the center, the back clips just pinch the headliner. 12v Un-switched power is available between the black and white wires the light connector on the left side.
I soldered some connectors to the Volt visors, as I couldn't find the OEM connectors by themselves (they comes as part of an expensive loom). I also created my own mini-loom with two connectors on each side and some needles to pick up the power to the back of the light connector. I then wrapped the mini-loom in electrical tape (sorry no pics of the finished loom).
Remove the bolt visors by using a trim removal tool (or a credit card!) to help free the clips that hold it to a white plastic piece in between the roof rail and the headliner, this is not easy and you will need to apply some force. As Tttait shown in the other thread, you then have to cut the 3rd screw well and some of the clips, so it looks like the Bolt base.
Route and tuck the mini-loom (in orange on the picture) under the headliner and plug the needles in the back of the light connector. I wrapped the mini-loom with the soft part or some Velco to minimize any possible vibration noises. I removed the white plastic pieces that was in between the roof rail and the headliner to free some space for the wires and I screwed the visors directly to the roof rails.
Finished install. Looks and function like OEM (click on any pictures for a high-res version):
Hopes this help.