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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the antenna cable to the vehicle. Use electrical tape in order to secure the antenna extension cable to the top of the wiring harness. Secure the cable to the harness at least every 150 mm (6 in).
  2. IMPORTANT: The antenna cable uses a sliding snap-lock. Holding the sliding lock feature will prevent installation.
    Fig 1: Antenna Extension Cable
    GM456352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the antenna extension cable from the radio to the antenna cable near the kick panel:
    1. Position the antenna extension cable behind the sliding lock feature.
    2. Install the antenna extension cable to the sliding lock feature.
  4. Install the carpet.
  5. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar (Impala) in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the left carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Fixed) or Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) in Seats.
  8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  9. IMPORTANT: The antenna cable uses a sliding snap-lock. Holding the sliding lock feature will prevent installation.
    Fig 2: Antenna Cable
    GM552309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the antenna cable to the radio antenna module:
    1. Position the antenna cable behind the sliding lock feature.
    2. Install the antenna cable to the sliding lock feature.
  11. Install the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Impala) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Monte Carlo) in Interior Trim.