Installation Procedure
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- Connect the coaxial cables.
- Connect the wire connector (1).
- Install the receiver and bracket assembly to the I/P.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the two retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).
- Install the right side junction block to the I/P. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
- Close the I/P compartment door.
- Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup
. IMPORTANT: After replacement of an XM Radio receiver, call XM Radio to deactivate the receiver that has been removed from the vehicle and activate the new XM Radio receiver.
The vehicle must be parked outside in an open area within 24 hours after an activation call.
- Turn the radio on, tune to the XM channel 0, and record the electronic serial number (ESN) from the radio.
The ESN will be needed for activation of the new receiver.
- Call XM Radio at 1-800-852-XMXM (9696) to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
- Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
- Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC position and the radio turned ON for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
- Once activated the radio will receive the remaining XM Radio channels.