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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 501 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOAXIAL CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (w/o UM8)  or Radio Replacement (w UM8)  .
  2. Remove the right side windshield garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
  3. Remove the center pillar trim panel. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- CENTER PILLAR .
  4. Remove the right rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- REAR QUARTER UPPER .
  5. Remove the upper instrument panel trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT -- IP UPPER .
  6. Lower the headliner in order to gain access to the coaxial cable harness along the right side of the vehicle. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT (WITH SUNROOF) or HEADLINER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT SUNROOF) .
  7. Disconnect the antenna coaxial cable from the radio cavity by sliding the cable connection upwards out of the retainer.
  8. Remove the remaining cable clips (1) from the instrument panel support.
  9. Disconnect the coaxial cable connectors (2).
    10. Fig 1: Disconnecting Coaxial Cable Connectors
    G01801120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the ground cable (1) from the roof beam.
  11. Disconnect the antenna connection (2) at the windshield.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Antenna Connection
    G01801121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the antenna module located on the rear roof beam.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Coaxial Cable From Antenna Module
    G01801122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the power lead connection (2).
  14. Remove the rosebud clips (3) from the roof beams.
  15. Remove the coaxial cable harness from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Coaxial Cable Harness
    G01801123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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