Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable At Radio Control
    GM214814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the fixed antenna coaxial extension cable to the vehicle.
  2. Install the radio control. Refer to Radio ReplacementΒ .
  3. Fig 2: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable Retainer At IP Lower Support Beam
    GM214811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Secure the fixed antenna coaxial extension cable retainer to the IP lower support beam.
  5. Install the IP right lower insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Fig 3: Power Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable At Front Body Wiring Harness
    GM214809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using tape, secure the fixed antenna coaxial extension cable to the front body wiring harness.
  8. Secure the front body wiring harness to the body retainers.
  9. Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the lock pillar and the floor panel support.
  10. Fig 4: Front Body Wiring Harness Retainers At Rear Speaker Housing
    GM214804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the right lock pillar 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.
  12. Install the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  13. Position the front body wiring harness to the rear of the vehicle.
  14. Secure the front body wiring harness retainers to the rear speaker housing.
  15. Install the rear compartment right side trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Convertible) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Hardtop) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Coupe) in Interior Trim.
  16. Fig 5: Front Body Wiring Harness At Rear Compartment Side Wall
    GM380248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Secure the front body wiring harness to the retaining clip on the rear compartment side wall.
  18. Connect the fixed antenna coaxial cable to the fixed antenna coaxial extension cable.
  19. Fig 6: Front Body Wiring Harness Connectors At Decklid Latch And Remote CD Changer
    GM214795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Connect the front body wiring harness connectors to the decklid latch and the remote CD changer, if equipped.
  21. Install the rear carpet trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Carpet - Rear Compartment Rear Center (Convertible) or Trim Panel Carpet - Rear Compartment Rear Center (Coupe) or Trim Panel Carpet - Rear Compartment Rear Center (Hardtop) in Interior Trim.
  22. Fig 7: Right Deck Lid Support Trim Panel
    GM426783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet behind the right decklid support.
  24. Install the right decklid support trim panel.

    Align the panel, then push to secure the retaining clips.

  25. Close the rear compartment lid.
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