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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 709 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSANTENNA EXTENSION CABLE REPLACEMENT (CONVERTIBLE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the vehicle.
- Install the radio control. Refer to Radio ReplacementΒ .
- Secure the power antenna coaxial extension cable retainer to the IP lower support beam.
- Install the /P right lower insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Using tape, secure the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the front body wiring harness.
- Secure the front body wiring harness to the body retainers.
- Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the lock pillar and the floor panel support.
- Install the right lock pillar lower trim panel. 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.
- Install the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Position the front body wiring harness to the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the rear speaker housing.
- Install the right lock pillar upper trim panel. 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.
- Install the rear compartment right side trim panel.
- Install the push -in fastener to the rear compartment right side trim panel.
- Lower the folding top stowage compartment lid.
- Raise the convertible top.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Secure the front body wiring harness to the retaining clip on the rear compartment side wall.
- Connect the antenna electrical connector to the front body wiring harness connector.
- Connect the power antenna coaxial cable to the power antenna coaxial extension cable.
- Install the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet behind the right decklid support.
- Install the right decklid support trim panel.
Align the panel, then push to secure the retaining clips.
- Connect the front body wiring harness connectors to the decklid latch and the remote CD changer, if equipped.
- Install the center carpet section into position.
- Install the decklid latch carpet trim panel.
- Install the RR end/corner carpet trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Carpet Replacement - Rear Corner (Coupe) or Trim Panel Carpet Replacement - Rear Corner (Convertible) or Trim Panel Carpet Replacement - Rear Corner (Hardtop) in Interior Trim.
- Close the rear compartment lid.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.