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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Do not exchange digital radio receivers between vehicles. Exchanging digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio theftlock. "XM theftlock" will be displayed.
  1. Remove the left rear trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower in Interior Trim.
  2. Fig 1: View Of XM Radio Receiver, Bracket & Bracket Nuts
    GM1446099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the receiver bracket nuts.
  4. Remove the receiver from the bracket.
  5. Disengage the electrical connector and the antenna connectors from the XM radio receiver.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying XM Digital Radio Receiver
    GM955754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the XM digital radio receiver from the vehicle.