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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 898 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFIXED ANTENNA REPLACEMENT (AVALANCHE/ESCALADE EXT)
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Fixed Antenna Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT)

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Fixed Antenna Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT)
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Fig 1: View Of Radio Antenna Assembly & Components
GM1697291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fixed Antenna Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT)

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: 
Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Cadillac) or Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
1 Radio Antenna Mast
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  6 N.m (53 lb in)
2 Air Inlet Grille Outer Cover
3 Radio Antenna Assembly Screw (Qty: 3)

Tighten:  5 N.m (44 lb in)
4 Radio Antenna Assembly
Tip: 
  1. Disconnect the antenna cable from the extension cable, from inside of the vehicle.
  2. Remove the cable grommet from the body.
  3. Tie a long wire to the antenna cable to aid in installation of new antenna.
  4. From outside of the vehicle, pull the antenna base and cable assembly until the wire can be easily accessible, ensuring part of the wire is still in the vehicle for installation purposes.
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