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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the antenna bezel to the quarter panel, if removed.

    Align the locating tab on the antenna bezel to the notch in the quarter panel, then insert the bezel and push to secure.

    Fig 1: Antenna Bezel Upward At Quarter Panel
    GM380253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Carefully install the fixed antenna to the vehicle through one of the tail lamp openings.
    3. Fig 2: Antenna Coaxial Cable Grommet At Rear Compartment Panel
    GM380263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply sealer to the groove on the antenna coaxial cable grommet.
  4. Apply a light coating of lubricant to the narrow end of the antenna coaxial cable grommet to aid in seating the grommet.
  5. Install the antenna coaxial cable and grommet through the opening in the rear compartment panel toward the inside of the vehicle.
  6. Fully seat the antenna coaxial cable grommet to the rear compartment panel.
  7. Position the antenna upright, toward the RR tire and align the top of the antenna with the opening in the antenna bezel.
  8. Install the antenna to the bezel.

    Insert the antenna up through the opening in the bezel, then check that the antenna and the bezel are seated properly.

  9. Position the antenna and install the antenna onto the mounting studs.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    NOTE: Do NOT twist or damage the ground straps when you tighen the retaining nut.
  10. Install the antenna retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  11. Install the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud.
  12. Install the nut retaining the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining nut to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).

    13. Fig 3: Antenna Ground Connector At Rear Body Wiring Harness
    GM380269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the antenna short braided ground strap (2), then the antenna dual cable strap (1), to the rear fascia retaining stud.
  14. Install the nut retaining the straps to the rear fascia retaining stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining nut to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).

  15. Connect the antenna ground connector to the rear body wiring harness.
  16. Install both of the right tail lamps.
  17. Install the screws retaining both of the right tail lamps.

    Tighten:  Tighten the tail lamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    18. Fig 4: Antenna Coaxial Cable At Fixed Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable
    GM380257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Secure the antenna coaxial cable to the retaining clip on the rear of the wheelhouse.
  19. Connect the antenna coaxial cable to the antenna coaxial extension cable.
    20. Fig 5: View Of Cargo Lamp Assembly
    GM64673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the cargo lamp assembly to the rear carpet trim panel.
  21. Connect the electrical connector to the cargo lamp assembly.
  22. Install the right edge of the rear carpet trim panel into position.
  23. Install the convenience net right plastic retaining nuts, if equipped.
  24. Install the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet behind the right deck lid support.
    25. Fig 6: Right Deck Lid Support Trim Panel
    GM426783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the right deck lid support trim panel.

    Align the panel, then push to secure the retaining clips.

  26. Close the rear compartment lid.
    27. Fig 7: Radio Fixed Antenna Mast At Radio Fixed Antenna
    GM380265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the radio fixed antenna mast to the radio fixed antenna.
  28. Using the tool taped previously, tighten the antenna mast.

    Tighten:  Tighten the antenna mast to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

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