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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Accessories 🢒 Cellular Communication 🢒 Mobile Telephone and Navigation Antenna Coaxial Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: These procedures are applicable to both of the antenna cables in this vehicle.

  1. Remove the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  2. Remove the sunshade anchor. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  3. Remove the trim panel from the right cowl side. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the garnish molding from the windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 891682 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt that secures the antenna cable extension to the roof. This bolt is located under the right front corner of the headliner.

    6. Object Number: 891710 Size: SH
  6. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    7. • The antenna cable
    • The antenna cable extension

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 891710 Size: SH
  1. Install the following components to the vehicle:
    2. • The antenna cable
    • The antenna cable extension
    • Install the antenna cable to the instrument panel carrier.

    Object Number: 891682 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolt which secures the antenna cable extension to the roof.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3.2 N·m (28 lb in).

  3. Install the trim panel at the right cowl side. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Install the garnish molding to the windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Install the sunshade anchor. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  6. Install the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  7. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .