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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Accessories 🢒 Entertainment 🢒 Digital Radio Receiver Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Do not swap digital radio receivers between vehicles. Swapping digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock, "XM Theftlock" will be displayed.

  1. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    2. Object Number: 1318260 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 3 nuts (1, 2, 3) securing the receiver.

    3. Object Number: 1318262 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors (1, 2).

    4. Object Number: 1318261 Size: SH
  4. Remove the XM receiver.
  5. Remove the 2 nuts (1, 2) securing the bracket to the receiver, remove the bracket if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1318261 Size: SH
  1. Install the 2 nuts (1, 2) securing the bracket to the receiver, install the bracket if necessary.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1318262 Size: SH
  2. Connect the 2 electrical connectors (1, 2).
  3. Install the XM receiver.

    4. Object Number: 1318260 Size: SH
  4. Install the 3 nuts (1, 2, 3) securing the receiver.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in)

  5. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup .

    7. Important: After replacement of a XM Radio receiver, call XM Radio to deactivate the receiver that has been removed from the vehicle and activate the new XM Radio receiver.

    The vehicle must be parked outside in an open area within 24 hours after an activation call.

  7. Turn the radio ON, tune to the XM channel 0, and record the radio ID from the radio.

    8. The ID will be needed for activation of the new receiver.

  8. Call XM Radio at 1-800-556-3600 to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
  9. Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
  10. Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC position with the radio turned ON for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
  11. Once activated the radio will receive XM Radio channels.