Q: How to replace the antenna cable on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Begin Antenna cable replacement by disassembling the right front door sill plate and right hinge pillar trim panel and instrument panel compartment door. First disconnect the radio Antenna cable from the extension cable while removing the grommet from the hinge pillar's outbound direction. An Antenna cable holder must fasten to the cable before removing the Antenna mast and screws which fasten the Antenna base. After removing the grommet with its attached cable and moving through a routing hole, carefully extract the Antenna cable from the vehicle while keeping the mechanics wire in position for later installation. When installing the system begin by attaching the mechanics wire to Antenna cable's end before pulling on the wire to direct both components through the hinge pillar. First tighten all Antenna base screws to 7.5 n.m (66 lb in) torque before attaching the Antenna mast. Join the Antenna cable to the extension cable after installing the grommet onto the hinge pillar and removing the mechanics wire from the Antenna cable. Completion of the install requires putting back the i/p compartment door followed by reinstalling the right hinge pillar trim panel and right front door sill plate.
Q: How to Replace and Repair an Antenna Cable on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Start by opening the passenger door before you remove the body hinge pillar garnish molding. First move the center pillar lower trim panel away for access to the wiring harness by adjusting the carpet if necessary. Separate the antenna extension lead from the main body harness coaxial cable . Access the Antenna Base by pulling back the rear compartment carpet through the opening rear trunk hatch and disconnecting the antenna lead from the Antenna Base. Truncate the visible antenna cables at both the rear compartment area and the front kick plate area. The new coaxial antenna cables should be routed into the vehicle and the antenna extension should be taped on top of the wiring harness with electrical tape positioned at least every 150 mm (6 in). Connect the Antenna Base to the coiled antenna lead and connect the antenna extension lead to the coaxial Antenna Cable . Fasten the main body wiring harness and coaxial cable underneath the carpet after placing the carpet correctly in the rear area and shutting the trunk lid. Reinstall the center pillar lower trim panel followed by the body hinge pillar garnish molding when the passenger door is ready to close.
Q: How to Replace an Antenna Cable for the Radio Antenna Module on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: Start the radio antenna module cable replacement by removing both the IP trim panel and lowering the headliner. The electrical connector will disconnect when the bolt holding the radio antenna module is loosened before removing cable from the output. Start by removing cable clips from the roof along with the A-pillar. Then disconnect cable from the radio and the electrical wire connector. You should connect the electrical wire connector after attaching cable clips to the A-pillar while having the vehicle's radio cable removed. To begininstallation start by connecting cable to the radio and installing cable clips onto the roof. Match cable to both the radio antenna module and the wire connector that belongs to the radio antenna module. Secure the radio antenna module bolt to the roof with a 9 N.m (80 lb in) torque before reattaching the headliner and IP trim panel.