Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- To install the digital radio receiver bracket, perform the following steps:
- Align the bracket to the I/P reinforcement (1).NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the bracket bolts (4).
Tighten
Tighten the digital radio receiver bracket bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the I/P fuse block. Make sure the retainer is engaged. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT in Wiring Systems.
- Install the I/P outer trim cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) OUTER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Align the bracket to the I/P reinforcement (1).
- Connect the antenna cable to the digital radio receiver.
- Connect the I/P wiring harness connector to the receiver. Install the CPA.
- Align the receiver to the bracket.
- Install the digital radio receiver nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the digital radio receiver nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the right side outboard I/P insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (OUTBOARD) or CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (INBOARD) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Install the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Important: After replacement of a 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.
- Record the electronic serial number (ESN) from the radio.
The ESN is required 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 (accessory) position with the radio on for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
- Once activated the radio will receive XM Radio channels.