Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove 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.
  3. Remove the decklid latch carpet trim panel.
  4. Reposition the center carpet section to expose the front body wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 1: Front Body Wiring Harness Connectors At Decklid Latch And Remote CD Changer (Convertible)
    GM214795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the front body wiring harness connectors from the decklid latch and the remote CD changer, if equipped.
  6. Fig 2: RH Decklid Support Trim Panel (Convertible)
    GM214021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right decklid support trim panel.

    Pull to release the retaining clips.

  8. Fig 3: Antenna Electrical Connector At Front Body Wiring Harness Connector (Convertible)
    GM214799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Pull back the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet from behind the right decklid support, then reposition the right side of the carpet.
  10. Disconnect the power antenna coaxial cable from the power antenna coaxial extension cable.
  11. Disconnect the antenna electrical connector from the front body wiring harness connector.
  12. Release the front body wiring harness from the retaining clip on the rear compartment side wall.
  13. Close the rear compartment lid.
  14. Fig 4: Folding Top With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up
    GM289910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Raise and position the convertible top with the 1 and 5 bows upright.
  16. Raise or leave raised, the folding top stowage compartment lid.
  17. Fig 5: Rear Compartment Right Side Trim Panel (Convertible)
    GM214022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the push -in fastener from the rear compartment right side trim panel.
  19. Remove the rear compartment right side trim panel.
  20. Remove 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.
  21. Release the front body wiring harness retainers from the rear speaker housing.
    Fig 6: Front Body Wiring Harness Retainers At Rear Speaker Housing
    GM214804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Pull the front body wiring harness from the rear of the vehicle.
  23. Remove the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  24. Remove 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.
  25. Fig 7: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable At Front Body Wiring Harness
    GM214809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Release the front body wiring harness retainers from the lock pillar and the floor panel support.
  27. Release the front body wiring harness from the body retainers.
  28. Carefully remove the tape securing the power antenna coaxial extension cable to the front body wiring harness.
  29. Fig 8: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable Retainer At IP Lower Support Beam
    GM214811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the IP right lower insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  31. Release the power antenna coaxial extension cable retainer from the IP lower support beam.
  32. Fig 9: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable At Radio Control
    GM214814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the radio control. Refer to Radio ReplacementΒ .
  34. Remove the power antenna coaxial extension cable.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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