2007 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3.5 NFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing Antenna Cable
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  1. Remove the right rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) or Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
  2. Lower the rear of the headliner for access to the antenna/cable attachment. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
  3. Adjust the antenna cable mastic patch/tape at the roof.
  4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna base cable connector.
  5. Remove the antenna cable retainer (3) from the rear header (2).
  6. Fig 2: Routing Antenna Cable
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  7. Remove the antenna cable from the dome lamp harness clips.
  8. Remove the antenna cable from between the dome lamp harness and the upper quarter panel.
  9. Attach a piece of wire or string to the end of the antenna cable.
  10. Route the antenna cable through the rear shelf and along the rear wheel house.
  11. Adjust the right rear compartment trim panel.
  12. Disconnect the antenna cable from the digital radio receiver.
  13. Remove the antenna cable retainers from the receiver bracket.
  14. Remove the wire or string from the antenna cable.
  15. Remove the antenna 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.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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