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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 514 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSANTENNA CABLE REPLACEMENT (WINDSHIELD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the front windshield antenna cable coaxial cable into position in the vehicle.
  2. Install new tape (1) to retain the coaxial cable to the windshield frame.
    Fig 1: Installing New Tape To Retain Coaxial Cable To Windshield Frame
    G01453622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the coaxial cable to the front windshield antenna connector.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the coaxial cable to the windshield frame ground wire with a bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Coaxial Cable To Windshield Frame Ground Wire With Bolt
    G01453623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Check that the IP harness (1), which runs along the windshield frame, is positioned as shown in relation to the ground wire bolt (2).
  6. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD UPPER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
    Fig 3: Checking IP Harness In Relation To Ground Wire Bolt
    G01453624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the coaxial cable to the insulation tape along the hinge pillar.
  10. Install the IP left lower insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 4: Installing Coaxial Cable To Insulation Tape Along Hinge Pillar
    G01453625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tape the front windshield antenna coaxial cable to the radio control antenna coaxial cable and the IP wiring harness.
  12. Install the IP wiring harness push-in retainers to the floor panel support.
  13. Secure the IP wiring harness to the body retaining clips.
  14. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna module.
  15. Install the left lock pillar trim. 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. Install the left door sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
    Fig 5: Securing IP Wiring Harness To Body Retaining Clips
    G01453626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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