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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    IMPORTANT: Do not swap digital radio receivers between vehicles. Swapping digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock®, and "XM Theftlock®" will display.
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the right side outboard I/P insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right (Outboard) or Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right (Inboard) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    3. Fig 1: View of Digital Radio Receiver & Bracket
    GM845403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the digital radio receiver nuts (2).
  4. Remove the receiver from the bracket.
  5. Disengage the connector position assurance (CPA). Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connector from the receiver.
  6. Disconnect the antenna cable from the receiver.
  7. Remove the digital radio receiver.
  8. To remove the digital radio receiver bracket, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    2. Disengage the I/P fuse block retainer. Adjust the fuse block outboard slightly for access. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
    3. Remove the bracket bolts (4).
    4. Remove the bracket from the I/P reinforcement (1).
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