Removal Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Knee Bolster Assembly

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IMPORTANT: Do not exchange digital radio receivers between vehicles. Exchanging digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock. "XM Theftlock" will be displayed.

Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Fig 2: View Of Radio Wiring Harness

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Remove the receiver bracket nuts.
Remove the receiver from the bracket.
Disengage the electrical connector and the antenna connectors from the XM radio receiver.

Fig 3: Identifying XM Digital Radio Receiver

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Remove the XM digital radio receiver from the vehicle.