Radio Volume Compensator Interior Noise Microphone Replacement (Headliner)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Radio Volume Compensator Interior Noise Microphone Replacement (Headliner)
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Fig 1: Radio Volume Compensator Interior Noise Microphone
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Radio Volume Compensator Interior Noise Microphone Replacement (Headliner)

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Preliminary ProcedureΒ 
Lower the front or rear of the headlining trim panel enough to gain access to the microphone. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/U42 w/o CF5) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CJ2) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/o CF5 and U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CJ3) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CF5 w/o U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CF5 w/o U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/U24 w/o CF5) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CF5 and U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CF5 and U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CJ3) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CF5 and U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/U42 w/o CF5) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CF5 w/o U42) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CJ3) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche w/CJ2 w/o CF5 and U42)
1 Radio Volume Noise Compensator Interior Noise Microphone (Qty: 3)
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Note the foam position around the front of the microphone and the center foam plug over the top of the microphone to ensure proper installation.
  3. Remove the foam plug from the top of the microphone and large foam patch from around the microphone.
  4. Unsnap the microphone from the grille assembly bracket.
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