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Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement

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Fig 1: Digital Radio Antenna Coaxial Cable
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Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement

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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Lower the front of the headliner. 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) .
  2. Remove the upper instrument panel (I/P) defroster grille. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
  3. Remove the right I/P side cover. Refer to cell Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Cadillac) .
  4. Lower the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Cadillac) .
1 Digital Radio Coaxial Cable
  1. If the digital antenna cable is taped in the roof wiring harness then just cut the ends off at the digital receiver and the antenna connection and route the new harness next to the old and use tie straps as needed to secure routing.
  2. If needed use a piece of mechanics wire or suitable equivalent to route new cable through windshield pillar and I/P area.