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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Removing Antenna Cable
    GM859171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the right rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) or Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
  2. Lower the rear of the headliner for access to the antenna/cable attachment. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
  3. Adjust the antenna cable mastic patch/tape at the roof.
  4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna base cable connector.
  5. Remove the antenna cable retainer (3) from the rear header (2).
  6. Fig 2: Routing Antenna Cable
    GM859172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the antenna cable from the dome lamp harness clips.
  8. Remove the antenna cable from between the dome lamp harness and the upper quarter panel.
  9. Attach a piece of wire or string to the end of the antenna cable.
  10. Route the antenna cable through the rear shelf and along the rear wheel house.
  11. Adjust the right rear compartment trim panel.
  12. Disconnect the antenna cable from the digital radio receiver.
  13. Remove the antenna cable retainers from the receiver bracket.
  14. Remove the wire or string from the antenna cable.
  15. Remove the antenna cable.