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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Locating Antenna Cable & Radio Antenna Module
    GM1707032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement (Folding) or Rear Seat Back Replacement (Non-folding) .
  3. Remove the left rear quarter lower panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the left rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Lower the rear of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the antenna cable from the radio antenna module.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Antenna Cable & Body Harness
    GM1707033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Remove the left lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  10. Adjust the carpet for access to the antenna cable and body harness as required. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
  11. Fig 3: Identifying Antenna Cable & Antenna Extension Cable
    GM1707034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna extension cable.
  13. Cut off the visible ends of the antenna cable from the wiring harness in the following locations:
    • The lower pillar garnish molding
    • The rear header area