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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002AVALANCHE 2500, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 970 (CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWD

Removal Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the right insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the screws securing the VCIM bracket to the instrument panel metal brace.
    4. Fig 1: Locating VCIM Bracket To Instrument Panel Metal Brace Screws
    GM725615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: View Of Communication Interface Module Electrical Connectors
    GM725713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the cell antenna coaxial cable from the VCIM.
    IMPORTANT: The old VCIM must be returned for core credit.
  6. Remove the VCIM from the bracket and the vehicle.
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