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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  These procedures are applicable to both of the antenna cables in this vehicle.

  1. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the sunshade anchor. Refer to SUNSHADE ANCHOR REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the trim panel from the right cowl side.

    Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- COWL SIDE .

  5. Remove the garnish molding from the windshield.

    Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD PILLAR .

  6. Remove the bolt that secures the antenna cable extension to the roof. This bolt is located under the right front corner of the headliner.
    Fig 1: Removing Antenna Cable Extension To Roof
    G01517471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the antenna cable from the instrument panel carrier.
    Fig 2: Removing Antenna Cable From Instrument Panel Carrier
    G01517472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The antenna cable
    • The antenna cable extension
      Fig 3: Removing Antenna Cable
      G01517473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.