Cellular Communication Component Views

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Cellular Communication Component Views
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Fig 1: OnStar® Subsystem Components (Utility)
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Callout Component Name
1 Cellular Antenna
2 Cellular Telephone Microphone
3 Global Positioning System (GPS)
4 Junction Block-Body
5 Vehicle Communication Unit
6 OnStar® Button Assembly
7 Vehicle Interface Unit
Fig 2: Behind the Upper Right Side of the I/P Components
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Callout Component Name
1 Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU)
2 VIU Connector C-2 (Blue)
3 VIU Connector C-1 (Red)
4 I/P Panel-RH
Fig 3: Onstar Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU) Component Views
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Callout Component Name
1 IP Support Bracket
2 Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU)
3 Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU) Connector
4 C248
5 Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU) Harness
Fig 4: Roof Harness (w/OnStar®) Component Views
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Callout Component Name
1 Global Positioning System (GPS) Harness
2 GPS Connector
3 GPS Antenna
Fig 5: Overhead Console - OnStar® Components
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Callout Component Name
1 Inline Connector C211
2 Overhead Reading Lamps
3 OnStar® Microphone
Fig 6: Center of the I/P - OnStar® Components
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Callout Component Name
1 OnStar® Button Assembly Connector
2 OnStar® Button Assembly
Fig 7: Behind the Center of the I/P - Radio Connections Component Views
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Callout Component Name
1 Radio
2 I/P Connector to Radio Connector C-3
3 Jumper Connector, With Remote CD
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