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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 459 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFIXED ANTENNA REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the fixed antenna to the quarter panel.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Fixed Antenna
    G01755101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the antenna bezel to the fixed antenna.
  3. Loosely install the antenna bezel retaining nut.
  4. Connect the antenna extension cable to the fixed antenna.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Antenna Bezel Nut
    G01755102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fixed antenna bezel retaining nut using J 38536-A.  . Tighten the antenna bezel retaining nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  6. Reposition the right side rear compartment trim. Refer to COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  7. Close the rear compartment.
  8. Install the fixed antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement .
    Fig 3: Identifying Fixed Antenna Mast
    G01755103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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