Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable At Radio Control
    GM214814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the radio control. Refer to Radio ReplacementΒ .
  3. Fig 2: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable Retainer At IP Lower Support Beam
    GM214811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Secure the power antenna coaxial extension cable retainer to the IP lower support beam.
  5. Install the /P right lower insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Fig 3: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable At Front Body Wiring Harness
    GM214809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using tape, secure the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the front body wiring harness.
  8. Secure the front body wiring harness to the body retainers.
  9. Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the lock pillar and the floor panel support.
  10. Fig 4: Front Body Wiring Harness Retainers At Rear Speaker Housing
    GM214804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. 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.
  12. Install the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  13. Position the front body wiring harness to the rear of the vehicle.
  14. Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the rear speaker housing.
  15. 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.
  16. Fig 5: Rear Compartment Right Side Trim Panel
    GM214022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the rear compartment right side trim panel.
  18. Install the push -in fastener to the rear compartment right side trim panel.
  19. Lower the folding top stowage compartment lid.
  20. Raise the convertible top.
  21. Fig 6: Antenna Electrical Connector At Front Body Wiring Harness Connector
    GM214799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Open the rear compartment lid.
  23. Secure the front body wiring harness to the retaining clip on the rear compartment side wall.
  24. Connect the antenna electrical connector to the front body wiring harness connector.
  25. Connect the power antenna coaxial cable to the power antenna coaxial extension cable.
  26. Install the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet behind the right decklid support.
  27. Fig 7: RH Decklid Support Trim Panel
    GM214021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the right decklid support trim panel.

    Align the panel, then push to secure the retaining clips.

  29. Fig 8: Front Body Wiring Harness Connectors At Decklid Latch And Remote CD Changer
    GM214795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Connect the front body wiring harness connectors to the decklid latch and the remote CD changer, if equipped.
  31. Install the center carpet section into position.
  32. Install the decklid latch carpet trim panel.
  33. 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.
  34. Close the rear compartment lid.
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