Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Do not exchange digital radio receivers between vehicles. Exchanging digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio theftlock. "XM theftlock" will be displayed.

Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
Remove the receiver bracket nuts.
Remove the receiver from the bracket.
Disengage the electrical connector and the antenna connectors from the XM radio receiver.

Fig 1: Removing Receiver From Bracket
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Remove the XM digital radio receiver from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing XM Digital Radio Receiver From Vehicle
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