Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) or Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Cable & Radio Antenna Module

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Disconnect the antenna cable (1) from the radio antenna module (2).
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Impala) or Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Impala) or Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Monte Carlo) .

Fig 2: Identifying Antenna Cable & Antenna Extension Cable

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Remove the right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement (Impala) or Front Carpet Retainer Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
Remove the right lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
Adjust the carpet for access to the antenna cable as required.
Disconnect the antenna cable (1) from the antenna extension cable (2).
Cut off the visible end of the antenna cable from the wiring harness in the following locations:
- The kick panel area
- The rear shelf area