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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: Do NOT swap digital radio receivers between vehicles. Swapping digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock®, and "XM Theftlock®" will display.

  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1364141  Size: SH
  3. Unfold the service panel located above the I/P compartment door.

  4. Object Number: 1251728  Size: SH
  5. Remove the I/P access cover.

  6. Object Number: 1364138  Size: SH
  7. Remove the screws retaining the digital radio receiver to the I/P structure.

  8. Object Number: 1364140  Size: SH
  9. Lower the receiver from the I/P.
  10. Important: Do not attempt to pry or slide the electrical connector release lever (1).


    Object Number: 1408369  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector by pushing on the release lever (1).

  12. Object Number: 1408373  Size: SH
  13. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the electrical connector.
  14. Remove the connector from the receiver.
  15. Remove the receiver from the vehicle.

  16. Object Number: 1364133  Size: SH
  17. If replacing the receiver, remove the nuts retaining the receiver to the mounting bracket.
  18. Remove the receiver from the mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1364133  Size: SH
  1. If replacing the receiver, install the receiver to the mounting bracket and install the retaining nuts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 3 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 1408373  Size: SH
  3. Position the receiver to the I/P.
  4. Connect the receiver electrical connectors.
  5. Install the CPA (2) to the electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 1364140  Size: SH
  7. Install the receiver to the I/P.

  8. Object Number: 1364138  Size: SH
  9. Install the screws retaining the digital radio receiver to the I/P structure.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1364141  Size: SH
  11. Close the service panel located above the I/P compartment door.
  12. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  13. Install the I/P access cover.
  14. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Control Module References .