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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 290 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIO SPEAKER AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT (CADILLAC)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement (Cadillac)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement (Cadillac)
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Fig 1: View Of Radio Speaker Amplifier Assembly & Components
GM1704287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the floor console bezel. Refer to Floor Console Bezel Replacement (Except Cadillac) or Floor Console Bezel Replacement (Cadillac) .
  2. Remove instrument panel lower center trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement (Cadillac) .
1 Front Floor Console Bolt (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
2 Front Floor Console Rear Screw (Qty: 2)
Tip:  Open the rear cupholder to access the screws.

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
3 Front Floor Console Lower Screw (Qty: 4)
Tip: 
  1. Move the seats forward or rearward to access the screws as needed.
  2. Rotate the upper portion of the console assembly rearward to access the amplifier.

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)
4 Amplifier Screw (Qty: 4)

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)
5 Radio Speaker Amplifier Assembly
Tip: 
  • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  • If installing a replacement amplifier, program the amplifier. Refer to Control Module References .
RENDER: 1.0x

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