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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Pontiac Aztek and 2005 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    IMPORTANT: Do not exchange digital radio receivers between vehicles. Exchanging digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock. "XM Theftlock" will be displayed.
  1. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Radio Wiring Harness
    GM955738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the receiver bracket nuts.
  4. Remove the receiver from the bracket.
  5. Disengage the electrical connector and the antenna connectors from the XM radio receiver.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying XM Digital Radio Receiver
    GM955754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the XM digital radio receiver from the vehicle.