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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIO ANTENNA REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
  1. From outside the vehicle, tie the wire to the new antenna cable and base assembly.
  2. From inside the vehicle, pull on the long wire until the cable can be connected and grommet seated.
  3. Install the cable grommet to the body.
    4. Fig 1: Antenna Bolts
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  4. Remove the wire and connect the antenna cable to the cable extension.
  5. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the 3 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  6. Install the passenger side battery, if equipped. Refer to Auxiliary Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  7. Install the secondary air injection pump, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement in Engine Controls.
    8. NOTE:

    Use tape on the tool surface so that you do not damage the paint on the antenna mast.

  8. Install the antenna mast.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the mast to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  9. Install the outboard section of the cowl vent grille panel.
  10. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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