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Digital Radio Receiver Replacement



Digital Radio Receiver Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Do NOT swap digital radio receivers between vehicles. Swapping digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock(R), and "XM Theftlock(R)" will display.

1. Remove the right side junction block from the instrument panel (I/P).
Do not disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Lower the I/P compartment door to the full open position.
3. From the junction block opening, remove the 2 retaining screws (1).
4. Pull the receiver and bracket assembly from the I/P compartment opening.




5. Disconnect the wire connector.
6. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the receiver.
7. Remove the receiver and bracket assembly from the I/P.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the coaxial cable.
2. Connect the wire connector.
3. Install the receiver and bracket assembly to the I/P.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the 2 retaining screws (1).

Tighten the screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).

5. Install the right side junction block to the I/P.
6. Close the I/P compartment door.
7. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information. Programming and Relearning