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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean back glass with an alcohol wipe.
  2. Fig 1: Cleaning Outside Of Back Glass
    G01755150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
  4. Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter GM P/N 12378555 or (Canadian P/N 88901239) to the back glass in the area where you will install the antenna coupling.

    Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label.

    Important: 

    • Align the inner and outer antenna couplings.
    • Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.
  5. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the outer antenna coupling.
  6. Align the outer antenna coupling to the inner antenna coupling.
  7. Press firmly on all 4 corners and on the center of the antenna outer coupling (5) in order to ensure proper adhesion to the back glass (4).
    Fig 2: Identifying Outer Antenna Coupling
    G01755151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Hold pressure on the outer coupling (5) for 10-30 seconds.

  8. Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (5, 2) and the back glass (4).
  9. Keep the vehicle dry. Allow 6 to 8 hours, at 15°C (60°F ), for the adhesive to cure after installation.