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Entertainment System: Removal & Installation Saturn ION I

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Speaker Replacement Reference

ComponentRepair Instruction
Front Door SpeakerRefer to Speaker Replacement - Front Door
Front Side Door Upper SpeakerRefer to Speaker Replacement - Front Upper
Rear SpeakerRefer to Speaker Replacement - Rear

Speaker Replacement Reference

Removal Procedure

  1. Pull out on the accessory trim plate in order to release the retaining fasteners.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the accessory trim plate.
  3. Remove the screws from the radio and pull the radio out.
  4. Disconnect the radio electrical connectors and remove the radio.

Installation Procedure

  1. Place the radio in the vehicle and connect the radio electrical connectors.
  2. Push the radio into position and install the screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
  3. Connect the electrical connectors to the accessory trim plate.
  4. Align the retaining fasteners with the instrument panel. Push on the outer edge of the accessory trim plate in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
  5. Set up the radio. Refer to «Radio Setup»(ref-196947-S29942243342005101000000) .
  1. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to «Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear»(ref-196957-S23799111682005101000000) in Body Rear End.
  2. Disconnect the wire connector (1).
  3. Disconnect the coaxial cables from the receiver.
  4. Remove the receiver from the bracket assembly.
  1. Install the receiver to the bracket assembly.
  2. Connect the coaxial cables.
  3. Connect the wire connector (1).
  4. Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to «Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear»(ref-196957-S23799111682005101000000) in Body Rear End.
  5. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to «Digital Radio Receiver Setup»(ref-196947-S04789616372005101000000) .
  1. Pull the release handle in the rear compartment to lower the rear seat backs.
  2. Press the front tab on the retaining clip to release the front of the amplifier from the underside of the window shelf.
  3. Pull the amplifier toward the passenger compartment to disengage the rear tabs from the shelf.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the amplifier.
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Insert the amplifier rear tabs in the window shelf.
  3. Push up to engage the amplifier bracket forward clip.
  4. Raise the rear seat backs.
  5. Press down over the latch locations to ensure that the latches engage.
  6. Pull up on the seat backs to ensure that the seat back latches are fully engaged.
  7. Verify that the seat belts operate properly.

Turn the antenna mast counterclockwise to remove the mast.

Note. Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the antenna mast. Turn the mast clockwise to tighten.

Tighten: Tighten the mast to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  1. Remove the front fender. Refer to «Fender Replacement - Front (Sedan)»(ref-196958-S04375946522005101000000) or «Fender Replacement - Front (Coupe)»(ref-196958-S16229579842005101000000) in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the antenna mast from the antenna base by turning counterclockwise.
  3. Disconnect the antenna lead-in from the antenna base.
  4. Remove the antenna base screws from the bracket on the antenna base.
  5. Remove the antenna base.
  1. Connect the antenna lead-in to the antenna base.
  2. Install the antenna base.
  3. Install the screws to the bracket on the antenna base. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  4. Install the antenna mast to the antenna base by turning clockwise. Tighten: Tighten the mast to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  5. Install the front fender. Refer to «Fender Replacement - Front (Sedan)»(ref-196958-S04375946522005101000000) or «Fender Replacement - Front (Coupe)»(ref-196958-S16229579842005101000000) in Body Front End.
  1. Lower the headliner. Refer to «Headliner Replacement (w/ Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S34546525122005101000000) or «Headliner Replacement (w/o Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S16085180052005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  2. Disconnect the cables (4) from the antenna base (1).
  3. Remove the retaining nut (2).
  4. Remove the antenna base (1) from the top of the roof.
  1. Place the antenna base (1) to the roof opening.
  2. Install the retaining nut (2). Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.5 N.m (30 lb in).
  3. Connect the antenna cables (4).
  4. Install the headliner. Refer to «Headliner Replacement (w/ Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S34546525122005101000000) or «Headliner Replacement (w/o Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S16085180052005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  1. Remove the antenna. Refer to «Fixed Antenna Replacement»(ref-196947-S42756609532005101000000) .
  2. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front»(ref-196949-S05488890892005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  3. Reach under the passenger side of the instrument panel (I/P). Pull back the carpet and the dash mat to expose the antenna cable.
  4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the I/P wiring harness.
  5. Remove the antenna cable grommet.
  6. Remove the antenna cable.
  1. Install the antenna cable through the body hinge pillar.
  2. Install the antenna grommet.
  3. Install the antenna. Refer to «Fixed Antenna Replacement»(ref-196947-S42756609532005101000000) .
  4. Connect the antenna cable to the I/P wiring harness.
  5. Replace the dash mat and the carpet.
  6. Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front»(ref-196949-S05488890892005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  1. Remove the headliner. Refer to «Headliner Replacement (w/ Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S34546525122005101000000) or «Headliner Replacement (w/o Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S16085180052005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the corner upper garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper»(ref-196949-S41897412932005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the rear trunk trim. Refer to «Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear»(ref-196957-S23799111682005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the antenna cable (2) from the module.
  5. Remove the antenna cable (2) from the vehicle.
  1. Install the antenna cable (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the antenna cable (2) to the module.
  3. Install the rear trunk trim. Refer to «Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear»(ref-196957-S23799111682005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the corner upper garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper»(ref-196949-S41897412932005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  5. Install the headliner. Refer to «Headliner Replacement (w/ Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S34546525122005101000000) or «Headliner Replacement (w/o Sunroof)»(ref-196949-S16085180052005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door»(ref-196946-S06686410012005101000000) in Doors.
  2. Remove the front door speaker screws.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the speaker.
  4. Remove the speaker from the front door.
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the speaker.
  2. Install the speaker to the front door.
  3. Install the screws to the speaker. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (9 lb in).
  4. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door»(ref-196946-S06686410012005101000000) in Doors.
  1. Remove the upper extension of the door trim panel. Pull at the top of the trim panel to disengage the trim clip. Lift up to remove the lower tabs from behind the door trim. Disconnect the speaker wiring harness.
  2. Disengage the locking tabs from the speaker.
  3. Remove the speaker from the trim panel.
  1. Position the speaker on the trim panel and push to install the speaker.
  2. Connect the speaker wiring harness.
  3. Install the upper extension of the door trim panel. Insert the tabs behind the door trim. Push to engage the clip.
  1. Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Late Production)»(ref-196949-S33970795482005101000000) in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the rear speaker screws.
  3. Remove the speaker from the rear shelf.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the speaker.
  5. Remove the rear speaker from the vehicle.
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the rear speaker to the rear shelf.
  3. Install the rear speaker screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (18 lb in).
  4. Install the rear window panel trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Late Production)»(ref-196949-S33970795482005101000000) in Interior Trim.

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