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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 179 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSANTENNA CABLE REPLACEMENT (WINDSHIELD)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the left door sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the left lock pillar trim. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - LOCK PILLAR (UPPER CONVERTIBLE) or TRIM REPLACEMENT - LOCK PILLAR (COUPE) or TRIM REPLACEMENT - LOCK PILLAR (LOWER CONVERTIBLE AND HARD TOP) in Interior Trim.
  3. Disconnect the front windshield antenna coaxial cable from the antenna module.
  4. Release the IP wiring harness from the body retaining clips.
    Fig 1: Releasing IP Wiring Harness From Body Retaining Clips
    G01453618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the IP wiring harness push-in retainers from the floor panel support.
  6. Separate the front windshield antenna coaxial cable from the radio control coaxial cable and the IP wiring harness.
  7. Remove the IP left lower insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Remove the coaxial cable from the insulation tape along the hinge pillar.
    Fig 2: Removing Coaxial Cable From Insulation Tape Along Hinge Pillar
    G01453619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  10. Remove the sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  11. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD UPPER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  12. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the front windshield antenna connector.
  13. Remove the bolt retaining the coaxial cable ground wire to the windshield frame.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt Retaining Coaxial Cable Ground Wire To Windshield Frame
    G01453620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the tape (1) retaining the coaxial cable to the windshield frame.
  15. Remove the coaxial cable from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Tape Retaining Coaxial Cable To Windshield Frame
    G01453621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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