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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac XLR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the right door sill plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  2. Remove the right lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of I/P Wiring Harness, Antenna Coaxial Cable & Radio Control Coaxial Cable
    GM1293326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the I/P wiring harness from the body retaining clips.
  5. Remove the I/P wiring harness push-in retainers from the floor panel support.
  6. Separate the antenna coaxial cable from the radio control coaxial cable and the I/P wiring harness.
  7. Remove the I/P right lower insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Remove the coaxial cable from the insulation tape along the hinge pillar.
  9. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
  10. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  11. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  12. Fig 2: View Of Antenna Assembly & Coaxial Cable
    GM1222567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the front windshield antenna connector.
  14. Remove the tape retaining the coaxial cable to the windshield frame.
  15. Remove the coaxial cable from the vehicle.