GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 1778658  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the antenna cable (1) from the radio antenna module (2).
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 1778655  Size: SH
  7. Remove the right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  8. Remove the right lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Adjust the carpet for access to the antenna cable as required.
  10. Disconnect the antenna cable (1) from the antenna extension cable (2).
  11. Cut off the visible end of the antenna cable from the wiring harness in the following locations:
  12. • The kick panel area
    • The rear shelf area

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the antenna cable to the vehicle. Use electrical tape in order to secure the antenna extension cable to the top of the wiring harness. Secure the cable to the harness at least every 150 mm (6 in).

  2. Object Number: 1778655  Size: SH

    Important: The antenna cable uses a sliding snap-lock. Holding the sliding lock feature will prevent installation.

  3. Connect the antenna extension cable (2) from the radio to the antenna cable (1) near the kick panel:
  4. 2.1. Position the antenna extension cable behind the sliding lock feature.
    2.2. Install the antenna extension cable to the sliding lock feature.
  5. Install the carpet.
  6. Install the right lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1778658  Size: SH
  9. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  10. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
  11. Important: The antenna cable uses a sliding snap-lock. Holding the sliding lock feature will prevent installation.

  12. Connect the antenna cable (1) to the radio antenna module (2):
  13. 8.1. Position the antenna cable behind the sliding lock feature.
    8.2. Install the antenna cable to the sliding lock feature.
  14. Install the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.