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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 899 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSANTENNA CABLE REPLACEMENT (W/O FIXED ANTENNA)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Antenna Cable Replacement (W/O Fixed Antenna)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Antenna Cable Replacement (W/O Fixed Antenna)
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Fig 1: View Of Radio Antenna Cable
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Antenna Cable Replacement (W/O Fixed Antenna)

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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the right windshield pillar molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar .
  2. 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) .
  3. Remove the right lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) or Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Suburban/Yukon XL/Escalade ESV) or Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) .
  4. Remove the screw from the HVAC duct and reposition the duct away from the antenna module to allow access.
  5. Remove the right rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right (Extended Wheelbase) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right (Standard Wheelbase) .
  6. Lower the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CF5 w/o U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche w/CJ2 w/o CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CJ3) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/U42 w/o CF5) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CF5 w/o U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CJ2) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CJ3) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/U42 w/o CF5) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CF5 w/oU42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CJ3) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/o CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/U42 w/o CF5) .
1 Radio Antenna Cable
Tip: 
  1. Disconnect the antenna cable from the extension cable located on the top of the instrument panel on the right side.
  2. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna module.
  3. Note the routing of the antenna cable on the headliner for aid in installation.
  4. Remove the antenna cable from the headliner.
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