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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Check to be sure that the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
  3. Remove the RR end/corner carpet trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Carpet Replacement - Rear Corner (Coupe) or Trim Panel Carpet Replacement - Rear Corner (Convertible) or Trim Panel Carpet Replacement - Rear Corner (Hardtop) in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the RH decklid support trim panel.

    Pull to release the retaining clips.

    Fig 1: RH Decklid Support Trim Panel
    GM214021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    5. Fig 2: Antenna Electrical Connector At Front Body Wiring Harness Connector
    GM289870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull back the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet from behind the RH decklid support, then reposition the RH side of the carpet.
  6. Release the antenna coaxial cable and wiring harness from the retaining clip on the rear of the wheelhouse.
  7. Disconnect the power antenna coaxial cable from the power antenna coaxial extension cable.
  8. Disconnect the antenna electrical connector from the front body wiring harness connector.
    9. Fig 3: Antenna Ground Connector At Rear Body Wiring Harness
    GM330045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws retaining both of the RH taillamps.
  10. Remove both of the RH taillamps.
  11. Disconnect the antenna ground connector from the rear body wiring harness.
    IMPORTANT: Use care not to twist and damage the ground straps when removing the retaining nut.
  12. Remove the nut retaining the antenna dual cable strap (1) and antenna short braided ground strap (2) to the rear fascia retaining stud, then reposition the straps.
    13. Fig 4: Antenna Wiring Harness And Grommet At Opening In The Rear Compartment Panel
    GM214786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the nut retaining the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud, then reposition the strap.
  14. Remove the antenna bracket retaining nuts.
  15. Release the antenna bracket from the mounting studs.
  16. Reposition the antenna body (with bracket) toward the RR tire.
  17. Using a slight twisting motion, pull down to release the antenna from the antenna bezel.
  18. Release the antenna wiring harness grommet from the rear compartment panel, toward the outside of the vehicle.
    1. Starting from the outer lip of the grommet, on the outside of the vehicle, begin to unseat the bottom right area of the grommet.
    2. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool as an aid if necessary, work around the base of the tapered lip of the grommet on the inside of the vehicle, while simultaneously finessing the outer lip of the grommet on the outside of the vehicle, in order to release the grommet completely from the rear compartment panel.
  19. Remove the antenna wiring harness and grommet from the opening in the rear compartment panel toward the outside of the vehicle.
    20. Fig 5: Power Antenna At Taillamp Openings
    GM289885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Carefully remove the power antenna from the vehicle through one of the taillamp openings.
    21. Fig 6: Power Antenna Unit
    GM214789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the bolts retaining the antenna bracket to the antenna, if bracket removal is necessary.
  22. Remove the antenna bracket from the antenna, if necessary.
  23. Remove the antenna bezel upward through the quarter panel, if necessary.
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