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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 197 (CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOUPLING REPLACEMENT - ANTENNA OUTERINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Clean the rear window with an alcohol wipe.
  2. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
    Fig 1: Cleaning and Drying Glass
    GM569466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. IMPORTANT:
    • The adhesion promoter must be used to assure bonding of the coupling.
    • Mask off or protect areas before applying the adhesion promoter.
  3. Apply glass adhesion promoter GM P/N 12378555 (Canadian P/N 88901239) to the rear window in the area where you will install the coupling. Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label.
    4. IMPORTANT:
    • Align the inner and outer antenna couplings.
    • Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.
  4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing (1,3) on the outer antenna coupling (5).
  5. Align the outer antenna coupling (5) to the inner antenna coupling (2).
  6. Press firmly on all 4 corners and the center of the antenna outer coupling (5) in order to ensure proper adhesion to the rear window (4). Hold pressure on the outer coupling (5) for 10-30 seconds.
  7. Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (2,5) and the back glass (4).
    Fig 2: View Of Antenna & Inner Coupling
    GM650826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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