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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 instrument panel (I/P) compartment door.
2. Remove the right I/P outer trim cover.




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




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




5. Lower the receiver from the I/P.

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




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




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




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

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. If replacing the receiver, install the receiver to the mounting bracket and install the retaining nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (26 lb in).




2. Position the receiver to the I/P.
3. Connect the receiver electrical connectors.
4. Install the CPA (2) to the electrical connector.




5. Install the receiver to the I/P.




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

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).




7. Close the service panel located above the I/P compartment door.
8. Install the I/P compartment door.
9. Install the I/P outer trim cover.
10. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup. Programming and Relearning
11. Program the digital radio receiver after replacement. Refer to Refer to Programing and Relearning . Programming and Relearning