Removal Procedure

NOTE: Do NOT swap digital radio receivers between vehicles. Swapping digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock®, and "XM Theftlock®" will display.

Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
Remove the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side (Right Hand Drive) or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side (Left Hand Drive) .

Fig 1: View Of Service Panel

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Unfold the service panel located above the I/P compartment door.

Fig 2: View Of Digital Radio Receiver Retaining Screws

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Remove the screws retaining the digital radio receiver to the I/P structure.

Fig 3: View Of Digital Radio Receiver

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Lower the receiver from the I/P.

Fig 4: View Of Electrical Connector Release Lever

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NOTE: Do not attempt to pry or slide the electrical connector release lever (1).

Disconnect the electrical connector by pushing on the release lever (1).

Fig 5: View Of Electrical Connector Release Lever & CPA

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Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the electrical connector.
Remove the connector from the receiver.
Remove the receiver from the vehicle.

Fig 6: View Of Receiver & Mounting Bracket

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If replacing the receiver, remove the nuts retaining the receiver to the mounting bracket.
Remove the receiver from the mounting bracket.