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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 right side junction block from the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Do not disconnect the electrical connectors.

  3. Lower the I/P compartment door to the full open position.
  4. From the junction block opening, remove the 2 screws from the digital radio mounting bracket.
  5. Pull the receiver and bracket assembly from the I/P compartment opening.

  6. Object Number: 854856  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  8. Disconnect the coaxial cables from the receiver.
  9. Remove the receiver and bracket assembly from the I/P.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 854856  Size: SH
  1. Connect the coaxial cables.
  2. Connect the electrical connector (1).
  3. Install the receiver and bracket assembly to the I/P.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the 2 screws.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

  7. Install the right side junction block to the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Close the I/P compartment door.
  9. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.