Removal Procedure
- Lower the headliner. Refer to «Headliner Replacement»(ref-187215-S33015201702005083100000) in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the cables from the antenna.
- Loosen the retaining nut till the antenna assembly can be pulled from the top of the roof.
Installation Procedure
- Place the antenna assembly on the roof opening.
- Tighten the retaining nut. Tighten: Tighten the nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Connect the antenna cables
- Install the headliner. Refer to «Headliner Replacement»(ref-187215-S33015201702005083100000) in Interior Trim.
- Loosen and move rearward center console for access to center trim panel. Refer to «Console Replacement»(ref-187217-S27783040252005083100000) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove screws that hold communication interface module to instrument panel.
- Remove screws that hold three button face plate from communication interface module.
- Disconnect electrical connector to three button faceplate.
- Install electrical connector from three button faceplate to communication interface module.
- Tighten screws that hold three button faceplate to communication interface module. Tighten: Tighten screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install communication interface module to instrument panel. Refer to «Communication Interface Module Replacement»(ref-187205-S03328511702005083100000) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Install center bezel and move forward center console. Refer to «Console Replacement»(ref-187217-S27783040252005083100000) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the I/P center trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center»(ref-187217-S32969193842005083100000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the screws that hold the communication interface module to the I/P.
- Disconnect the antenna and the electrical connections from the communication interface module.
- Remove the communication interface module.
- When replacing a VCIM, record the 11-digit electronic serial number (ESN) and the 10-digit station identification (STID) number from the label on the new VCIM.
- Connect the electrical and the antenna connections to the communication interface module.
- Install the communication interface module screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center»(ref-187217-S32969193842005083100000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Reconfigure the OnStar® system. Refer to «OnStar Reconfiguration»(ref-187205-S06331352412005083100000) .
- Twist and remove the OnStar microphone bezel from the headliner.
- Disconnect the microphone connector from the jumper harness.
Installation Process
- Connect the electrical connection to the OnStar microphone.
- Mount the OnStar® microphone and bezel to the headliner.
- Check OnStar® microphone for proper operation.