Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2005 Saturn Ion 3, 2005 Saturn Ion 2, and 2005 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Fasteners

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Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Coupe) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Sedan) and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Coupe) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Sedan) in SIR.
Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (w/ Sunroof) or Headliner Replacement (w/o Sunroof) in Interior Trim.
Disconnect the antenna cable.
Disengage the cable fasteners from the roof.
Squeeze the antenna tabs to disengage the navigation antenna from the roof.

Fig 2: Squeezing Antenna Tabs To Disengage Navigation Antenna From Roof
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Remove the navigation antenna from the vehicle.