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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: Do not exchange digital radio receivers between vehicles. Exchanging digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock. "XM Theftlock" will be displayed.

  1. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  2. Object Number: 955738  Size: SH
  3. Remove the receiver bracket nuts.
  4. Remove the receiver from the bracket.
  5. Disengage the electrical connector and the antenna connectors from the XM radio receiver.

  6. Object Number: 955754  Size: SH
  7. Remove the XM digital radio receiver from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 955738  Size: SH
  1. Install the XM digital radio receiver to the receiver bracket.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the radio receiver nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 955754  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector and the antenna connectors to the XM radio receiver.
  6. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup .