GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Adjust the carpet for access to the wiring harness as required.

  3. Object Number: 878166  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the antenna extension lead (1) from the main body harness coaxial cable (2).
  5. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  6. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the radio antenna.
  7. Cut off the visible end of the coaxial antenna cable from the wiring harness in the rear quarter upper area.
  8. Cut off the visible end of the coaxial antenna cable from the wiring harness in the front kick plate area.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the coaxial antenna cables into the vehicle.
  2. Use electrical tape in order to secure the antenna extension cable to the top of the wiring harness. Secure the cable to the harness at least every 150 mm (6 in).

  3. Object Number: 878166  Size: SH
  4. Connect the antenna extension lead (1) to the coaxial antenna cable (2).
  5. Connect the coaxial cable to the radio antenna.
  6. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  7. Reposition the carpet to cover the main body wiring harness and the coaxial cable.
  8. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.