Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the vehicle.
- Install the radio control. Refer to Radio Replacement .
- Secure the power antenna coaxial extension cable retainer to the IP lower support beam.
- Install the /P right lower insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Using tape, secure the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the front body wiring harness.
- Secure the front body wiring harness to the body retainers.
- Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the lock pillar and the floor panel support.
- Install the right lock pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Upper Convertible) or Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Coupe) or Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Lower Convertible and Hard Top) in Interior Trim.
- Install the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Position the front body wiring harness to the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the rear speaker housing.
- Install the right lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Upper Convertible) or Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Coupe) or Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Lower Convertible and Hard Top) in Interior Trim.
- Install the rear compartment right side trim panel.
- Install the push -in fastener to the rear compartment right side trim panel.
- Lower the folding top stowage compartment lid.
- Raise the convertible top.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Secure the front body wiring harness to the retaining clip on the rear compartment side wall.
- Connect the antenna electrical connector to the front body wiring harness connector.
- Connect the power antenna coaxial cable to the power antenna coaxial extension cable.
- Install the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet behind the right decklid support.
- Install the right decklid support trim panel.
Align the panel, then push to secure the retaining clips.
- Connect the front body wiring harness connectors to the decklid latch and the remote CD changer, if equipped.
- Install the center carpet section into position.
- Install the decklid latch carpet trim panel.
- Install 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.
- Close the rear compartment lid.