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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA SPECIAL 4.8 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 15 (CELLULAR SYSTEMS, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS & NAVIGATION SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIO REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Installation Procedure

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Locating Radio Mounting Bracket To Instrument Panel Carrier Screws
    GM639268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the radio mounting bracket. Perform the following steps:
    1. Attach the HVAC harness to the radio mounting bracket with the clip.
      2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    2. Install the screws (2) in order to retain the radio mounting bracket (1) to the instrument panel carrier and tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Radio Support Bracket Screws
    GM665518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the electrical/audio and antenna cable connectors to the radio.
  3. Install the radio to the support bracket (1).
  4. Align the radio locator tab into the support bracket locator hole.
  5. Install the radio screws (2) and tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  6. Install the instrument cluster panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  7. Calibrate the new radio assembly. Refer to Control Module References .
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