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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean back glass with alcohol wipe.
  2. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
  3. Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter P/N 12378555 (Canadian P/N 88901239) to the back glass in the area the antenna coupling is to be installed.

    Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label.

    Fig 1: Cleaning Back Glass
    G01665011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important: 

    • Align the inner and the outer antenna couplings.
    • Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.
  4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the outer antenna coupling.
  5. Align the outer antenna coupling to the inner antenna coupling.
  6. Press firmly on all 4 corners, and the center in order to ensure proper adhesion of the antenna outer coupling (5) to the back glass (4).

    Hold pressure on the outer coupling (2) for 10 to 30 seconds.

  7. Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (5,2) and the back glass (4).
    Fig 2: Identifying Outer Coupling & Back Glass
    G01665012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.