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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 179 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFIXED ANTENNA REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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.
NOTE: Use tape on the tool surface so that you do not damage the paint on the antenna mast.
  1. Loosen the fixed antenna mast.
  2. Remove the radio fixed antenna mast from the radio fixed antenna.
    Fig 1: Removing Radio Fixed Antenna Mast From Radio Fixed Antenna
    G01453551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Open the rear compartment lid.
  4. Remove the right deck lid support trim panel. Pull to release the retaining clips.
    Fig 2: Right Deck Lid Support Trim Panel
    G01453552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull back the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet from behind the right deck lid support, then reposition the right side of the carpet.
  6. Remove the convenience net right plastic retaining nuts, if equipped.
  7. Pull back the right edge of the rear carpet trim panel.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cargo lamp assembly.
  9. Remove the cargo lamp assembly.
  10. Reposition the right edge of the rear carpet trim panel.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Cargo Lamp Assembly
    G01453553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Release the antenna coaxial cable from the retaining clip on the rear of the wheelhouse.
  12. Disconnect the fixed antenna coaxial cable from the fixed antenna coaxial extension cable.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Fixed Antenna Coaxial Cable From Fixed Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable
    G01453554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the screws retaining both of the right tail lamps.
  14. Remove both of the right tail lamps.
  15. Disconnect the antenna ground connector from the rear body wiring harness.

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

  16. Remove the nut retaining the antenna dual cable strap (1) and antenna short braided ground strap (2) to the rear fascia retaining stud, then reposition the straps.
    Fig 5: Removing Nut Retaining Antenna Dual Cable Strap & Antenna Short Braided Ground Strap
    G01453555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the nut retaining the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud, then reposition the strap.
  18. Remove the antenna retaining nuts.
  19. Release the antenna from the mounting studs.
  20. Reposition the antenna body toward the RR tire.
  21. Using a slight twisting motion, pull down to release the antenna from the antenna bezel.
  22. Release the antenna coaxial cable grommet from the rear compartment panel, toward the outside of the vehicle.
    1. Starting from the outer lip of the grommet, on the outside of the vehicle, begin to unseat the bottom right area of the grommet.
      Fig 6: Releasing Antenna Coaxial Cable Grommet
      G01453556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool as an aid if necessary, work around the base of the tapered lip of the grommet on the inside of the vehicle, while simultaneously finessing the outer lip of the grommet on the outside of the vehicle, in order to release the grommet completely from the rear compartment panel.
  23. Remove the antenna coaxial cable and grommet from the opening in the rear compartment panel toward the outside of the vehicle.
  24. Carefully remove the fixed antenna from the vehicle through one of the tail lamp openings.
  25. Remove the antenna bezel upward through the quarter panel, if necessary.
    Fig 7: Removing Fixed Antenna From Vehicle
    G01453557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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