GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Entertainment 🢒 Antenna Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Disconnect the antenna cable from the radio antenna module.

    3. Object Number: 552309 Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

    5. Object Number: 456352 Size: SH
  5. Remove the left carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Adjust the carpet for access to the antenna cable as required.
  8. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna extension cable.
  9. Cut off the visible end of the antenna cable from the wiring harness in the following locations:
    10. • 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: 456352 Size: SH

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

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

    6. Object Number: 552309 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  7. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.

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

  8. Connect the antenna cable to the radio antenna module:
    9. 8.1. Position the antenna cable behind the sliding lock feature.
    8.2. Install the antenna cable to the sliding lock feature.
  9. Install the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.