Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the screws retaining the left inner tail lamp.
- Remove the left inner tail lamp.
- Remove the screws retaining both of the right tail lamps.
- Remove both of the right tail lamps.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the right rear wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Rear End.
- Disconnect the antenna electrical connector from the rear body wiring harness.
Important: Use care not to twist and damage the ground straps when removing the retaining nut.
- Remove the nut retaining the antenna dual cable strap (1), and the antenna short braided ground strap (2) to the rear fascia retaining stud, then reposition the straps.
Important : Take note of the positioning of the antenna dual cable strap retaining clips to the rear compartment flange, prior to removal.
- Beginning from the right side, release the antenna dual cable strap retaining clips from the rear compartment flange.
- Remove the antenna strap from the vehicle.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.