Cellular Communication System: Removal & Installation Pontiac Sunfire I

Removal Procedure

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1. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the mobile communication antenna inner coupling (2). NOTE: If you use a razor blade or other sharp tool in order to remove the adhesives or foreign objects from the inside of the rear window, use the blade carefully. Damage to the grid lines may result.
2. Use a small wide-bladed plastic tool to cut the double back tape material while lifting up on the inner antenna coupling (2).

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1. Clean the inside of the rear window with an alcohol wipe.
2. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth. IMPORTANT: The adhesion promoter must be used to assure adequate bonding of the coupling. Mark off or protect areas before applying the adhesion promoter.
3. Apply glass adhesion promoter GM P/N 12378555 (Canadian P/N 88901239) to the rear window in the area where you will install the antenna coupling. Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label. IMPORTANT: Align the inner and outer antenna couplings. Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling. The RF connections for the inner antenna coupling should run parallel to the defogger gridline.
4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the inner antenna coupling.
5. Align the inner antenna coupling to the outer antenna coupling, or to the locating marks on the rear window above the defogger grid line.
6. Press firmly on all 4 corners and on the center of the antenna inner coupling (2) in order to ensure proper adhesion to the rear window (4). Hold pressure on the inner coupling (2) for 10-30 seconds.
7. Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (2, 5) and the rear window (4).
8. Connect the coaxial cable to the inner coupling (2).

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1. Install the inner coupling (2) first if both the inner and the outer coupling (5) are being replaced. Refer to «COUPLING REPLACEMENT - ANTENNA INNER»(ref-189108-S03687775352005090700000) . NOTE: If you use a razor blade or other sharp tool in order to remove the adhesives or foreign objects from the inside of the rear window, use the blade carefully. Damage to the grid lines may result.
2. Use a small wide-bladed plastic tool to cut the double back tape material (1) while lifting up on the outer antenna coupling (5).

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1. Clean the rear window with an alcohol wipe.
2. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth. IMPORTANT: The adhesion promoter must be used to assure bonding of the coupling. Mask off or protect areas before applying the adhesion promoter.
3. Apply glass adhesion promoter GM P/N 12378555 (Canadian P/N 88901239) to the rear window in the area where you will install the coupling. Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label. IMPORTANT: Align the inner and outer antenna couplings. Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.
4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the outer antenna coupling.
5. Align the outer antenna coupling to the inner antenna coupling.
6. Press firmly on all 4 corners and the center of the antenna outer coupling (5) in order to ensure proper adhesion to the rear window (4). Hold pressure on the outer coupling (5) for 10-30 seconds.
7. Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (2, 5) and the back glass (4).

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1. Remove rear shelf trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the rosebud retainers securing the global position sensor (GPS) antenna wire harness to the rear shelf and the upper rear quarter panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connection for the GPS antenna wire harness from the headliner wire harness.
4. Remove the child tether attachment bolt (3) form the GPS antenna bracket (2).
5. Lift the GPS antenna bracket (2) at a 45-degree angle to disengage the locating tabs (5) from the slots in the rear shelf (6).
6. Remove the GPS antenna assembly from the rear shelf (6).

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the GPS antenna bracket (2) at a 45-degree angle to engage the locating tabs (5) into the slots in the rear shelf (6). NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the child tether attachment bolt (3). Tighten Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connection for the GPS antenna wire harness to the headliner wire harness.
4. Install the rosebud retainers securing the GPS antenna wire harness to the rear shelf and the upper rear quarter panel.
5. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF in Interior Trim.

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1. Pull back enough of the carpet and the floor sound deadener for more access, if necessary. Refer to CARPET REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the OnStar® module from the bracket assembly. Refer to «COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENT»(ref-189108-S37762768352005090700000) .
3. Remove the retaining nut (2) from the dash pan stud (4).
4. Remove the retaining nut (2) from the hinge pillar stud (3).
5. Remove the bracket assembly (1) from the hinge pillar stud, and the dash pan stud.

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1. Install the bracket assembly (1) to the hinge pillar stud (3), and the dash pan stud (4). NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the retaining nut (2) to the hinge pillar stud (3). Tighten Tighten nut to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
3. Install the retaining nut (2) to the dash pan stud (4). Tighten Tighten nut to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
4. Install the OnStar® module to the bracket assembly. Refer to «COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENT»(ref-189108-S37762768352005090700000) .
5. Reposition the carpet and the floor sound deadener to a desired appearance, if necessary. Refer to CARPET REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Interior Trim.

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1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
2. Remove the passenger inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
3. Remove the I/P carrier bolts on the passenger side.
4. Remove the bolt (1) for the module bracket strap (7).
5. Remove the module bracket strap (7) from the mounting bracket (3).
6. Slide the module (2) upward in the mounting bracket. IMPORTANT: The generation 5 module uses four connector cavities. In addition, the STID and the ESN information on the generation 5 label can not be used to update the customer account information if the module is replaced. Use a scan tool to access this information.
7. Disconnect all the electrical connector (3) from the communication interface module (1).
8. Disconnect all the coaxial cable connectors (4) from the module (1).
9. Pull downward on the back of the I/P compartment to remove the OnStar® module (2) from the bracket (3).
10. Remove the module (2) through the opening for the passenger inflator module.

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1. Install the OnStar® module (2) thorough the opening for the passenger inflator module.
2. Pull downward on the back of the I/P compartment to install the module to the bracket (3).
3. Slide the unit upward in the mounting bracket.
4. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the module (1).
5. Connect the coaxial cable connectors (4) to the module (1).
6. Reposition the module (2) in the bracket.
7. Install the module bracket strap (7) to the mounting bracket (3). NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
8. Install the bolt (1) for the module bracket strap (7). Tighten Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
9. Install the I/P bolts on the passenger side. Tighten Tighten the bolt to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
10. Install the passenger inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
11. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR. IMPORTANT: After replacing the vehicle communication interface module, you must reconfigure the OnStar® system. Failure to reconfigure the system will result in an additional customer visit for repair. In addition, pressing and holding the white dot button on the keypad will NOT reset this version of the OnStar® system. This action will cause a DTC to set.
12. Install the scan tool. Use the special functions menu in order to perform the OnStar® setup procedure for this vehicle.
13. Move the vehicle to an open area that is away from tall buildings and with a clear view of unobstructed sky. Allow the vehicle to run for 10 minutes.
14. Use the ID information menu on the scan tool to access the new station ID (STID) and the electronic serial number (ESN) from the new VCIM.
15. Press the blue OnStar® button to connect to the OnStar® Call Center and perform the following procedure: Tell the advisor that this vehicle has received a new VCIM. Ask the advisor to add the new STID and the ESN to update the customer's account. Follow any additional instructions from the OnStar® advisor. Ask the advisor to activate the OnStar® Personal Calling feature, if available.
16. The default language for voice recognition in the generation 5 OnStar® module is English. To change the language resident in the module, refer to «SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM REMOTE PROCEDURE»(ref-153397-S30077955952003041100000) or «SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM PASS-THRU PROCEDURE»(ref-153397-S07625288752003041200000) or «SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM OFF BOARD REMOTE PROCEDURE»(ref-153397-S30256617822003041200000) or «SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM OFF BOARD PASS-THRU PROCEDURE»(ref-153397-S22728541612003041200000) in Programming.

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1. Lower the headliner enough to gain access to the opening in the overhead compartment. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
2. Disconnect the wire harness electrical connection (2) for the OnStar microphone (3).
3. With a flat-bladed tool disengage the retaining tabs (4) on the microphone (3).
4. Push the microphone (3) out of the overhead console (1).
5. Route the electrical connector (2) through the opening in the overhead console (1).

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1. Route the electrical connector (2) through the opening in the overhead console (1).
2. Align the retaining tabs on the microphone (3) to the splines on the overhead console (1).
3. Push the microphone (3) into the overhead console (1) until the retaining tabs (4) are fully engaged.
4. Connect the wire harness electrical connector (2) to the microphone (3).
5. Install headliner to a desired appearance. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.

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1. Lower the headliner enough to gain access to the OnStar microphone electrical connector. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
2. Disconnect the microphone wire harness electrical connector (3).
3. With a flat-bladed tool remove the sunroof switch bezel (1) from the headliner.
4. Disconnect the sunroof switch (4) electrical connector.
5. Disengage the retaining tabs on the microphone (2).
6. Push the microphone (2) out of the switch bezel (1).

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1. Align the microphone retaining tabs to the splines on the switch bezel (1).
2. Push the microphone (2) into the switch bezel (1) until retaining tabs are fully engaged.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof switch (4).
4. Install the sunroof switch bezel (1) to the headliner assembly.
5. Connect the microphone wire harness electrical connector (3).
6. Return the headliner to a desired appearance. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.