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Installation Procedure

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  1. Move to center of the I/P area and route a piece of mechanic's wire behind the I/P center console area. Attach the right side of the new antenna cable to the mechanic's wire on the left side of the I/P with a piece of tape and pull the wire through the center I/P center console area to the right side of the I/P. Follow the approximate routing of the old antenna cable when placing mechanic's wire.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Digital Radio Antenna Cable
    GM1718604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Push the new connector through the plastic seal on the right side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the right side of I/P.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Digital Radio Antenna Cable
    GM1718608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Push the new connector through plastic seal on the left side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the left side of the I/P.
  6. Fig 3: View Of Digital Radio Antenna Cable
    GM1718601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Route the new cable alongside the old cable as closely as possible following left side of the vehicle to the digital receiver. Reconnect it to the receiver. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new cable.
  8. Install the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  9. Install the right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the left I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the left lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  13. Install the left side door mechanical release lever. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement .
  14. Install the folding top storage compartment extension. Refer to Compartment Lid Extension - Folding Top Stowage .