Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the XM digital radio receiver to the receiver bracket.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the radio receiver nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 4 N-m (35 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector and the antenna connectors to the XM radio receiver.
- Install the I/P Insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver, Refer to DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER SETUP
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Important: After replacement of an XM Radio receiver, call XM Radio to deactivate the receiver that has been removed from the vehicle and activate the new XM Radio receiver.
The vehicle must be parked in view of a satellite within 24 hours after an activation call.
- Turn the radio on, tune to the XM channel o, and record the electronic serial number (ESN) from the radio.
The ESN will be needed for activation of the new receiver.
- Call XM Radio at 1-800-852-XMXM (9696) to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
- Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
- Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC (accessory) position and the radio on for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
- Once activated the radio will receive the remaining XM Radio channels.