Installation Procedure

Install the XM digital radio receiver to the receiver bracket.
Install the radio receiver nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Radio Receiver Nuts
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Connect the electrical connector and the antenna connectors to the XM radio receiver.
Install the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER SETUP .
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 0, and record the electronic serial number (ESN) from the radio.
The ESN will be needed for activation of the new receiver.

Fig 2: Installing XM Digital Radio Receiver To Vehicle
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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.