Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Antenna Cable & Connectors
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  1. Attach the wire or string used in the removal procedure to the cable being installed in the vehicle.
  2. Carefully pull the antenna cable (2) past the rear shelf into the passenger compartment.
  3. Remove the wire or string from the antenna cable.
  4. Connect the antenna cable connection (1) to the digital receiver.
  5. Attach the antenna cable (2) to the hold-down clips in the rear compartment.
  6. Install the trim panel to the left rear compartment. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Fig 2: View Of Antenna Cable
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  8. Connect the antenna connectors (1) to the digital radio antenna.
  9. Wrap the connector with foam tape (1).
  10. Install the antenna cable connection (1) above the AM/FM antenna module.
  11. Attach the antenna cable to the locating clips at the roof (2) and to the third pillar (3).
  12. Align the headliner to the roof panel.
  13. Install the rear assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  14. Install the upper rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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