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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) in Seats.
  3. Remove the left sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the left rear quarter lower panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the left rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper in Interior Trim.
  6. Lower the rear of the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Disconnect the antenna cable (2) from the radio antenna module.
  8. Fig 1: View Of Radio Antenna Module & Antenna Cable
    GM1203709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
  10. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  11. Adjust the carpet for access to the antenna cable (1) and body harness as required. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
    Fig 2: View Of Antenna Cable
    GM1204244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Fig 3: View Of Left Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
    GM929251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) compartment access hole cover.
  14. Fig 4: View Of Antenna Extension Cable
    GM1204388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna extension cable (1).
  16. Cut off the visible ends of the antenna cable from the wiring harness in the following locations:
    • The kick panel area
    • The rear header area