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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 717 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSANTENNA CABLE STRAP REPLACEMENT (CONVERTIBLE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the screws retaining the left inner tail lamp.
  2. Remove the left inner tail lamp.
  3. Remove the screws retaining both of the right tail lamps.
  4. Remove both of the right tail lamps.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  6. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Remove the right rear wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Rear End.
  8. Disconnect the antenna electrical connector from the rear body wiring harness.

    Important:  Use care not to twist and damage the ground straps when removing the retaining nut.

  9. Remove the nut retaining the antenna dual cable strap (1), and the antenna short braided ground strap (2) to the rear fascia retaining stud, then reposition the straps.

    Important  : Take note of the positioning of the antenna dual cable strap retaining clips to the rear compartment flange, prior to removal.

  10. Beginning from the right side, release the antenna dual cable strap retaining clips from the rear compartment flange.
  11. Remove the antenna strap from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Nut Retaining Antenna Dual Cable Strap & Antenna Short Braided Ground Strap
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