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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Control System 🢒 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®, and "XM Theftlock®" will display.

  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the right side outboard I/P insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    3. Object Number: 845403 Size: SH
  3. Remove the digital radio receiver nuts (2).
  4. Remove the receiver from the bracket.
  5. Disengage the connector position assurance (CPA). Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connector from the receiver.
  6. Disconnect the antenna cable from the receiver.
  7. Remove the digital radio receiver.
  8. To remove the digital radio receiver bracket, perform the following steps:
    9. 8.1. Remove the I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    8.2. Disengage the I/P fuse block retainer. Adjust the fuse block outboard slightly for access. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
    8.3. Remove the bracket bolts (4).
    8.4. Remove the bracket from the I/P reinforcement (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 845403 Size: SH
  1. To install the digital radio receiver bracket, perform the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Align the bracket to the I/P reinforcement (1).

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    1.2. Install the bracket bolts (4).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    1.3. Install the I/P fuse block. Verify that the retainer is engaged. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
    1.4. Install the I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Connect the antenna cable to the digital radio receiver.
  3. Connect the I/P wiring harness connector to the receiver. Install the CPA.
  4. Align the receiver to the bracket.
  5. Install the digital radio receiver nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  6. Install the right side outboard I/P insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup .