GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Clean the antenna periodically in order to assure proper operation of the radio and the power antenna.


    Object Number: 280586  Size: SH
  1. Use the following procedure in order to clean power antennas:
  2. Turn the ignition to one of the following positions, depending on the vehicle line:
  3. • ON
    • RUN
    • ACC
    • ACCESSORY
  4. Turn the radio ON in order to raise the antenna mast to the full extension.
  5. Dampen a soft cloth using a grease cleaning solvent such as one of the following materials:
  6. • Mineral spirits
    • Rubbing alcohol
    • Tar remover
  7. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt (particularly at the mast section joints).
  8. Turn the radio OFF and ON in order to retract and extend the antenna. Repeat Steps 2 through Step 4 at least two more times.