GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Entertainment 🢒 Power Antenna Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the quarter inner rear trim finishing panel.
  2. Remove the spare tire and jack.

    3. Object Number: 296687 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the antenna cable (4) from the power antenna.
  4. Disconnect the power antenna electrical connector (3).
  5. Remove the drain tube (1) from the grommet in the rear quarter panel.
  6. Remove the antenna bracket bolt (2).
  7. Pull down the bracket. Disengage the power antenna from the antenna bezel.
  8. Remove the power antenna.
  9. Unsnap the bezel from the rear quarter panel.
  10. Remove the antenna bezel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 296687 Size: SH
  1. Snap the bezel into the rear quarter panel in order to install the antenna bezel.
  2. Install the power antenna.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the antenna bracket bolt (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the antenna bracket bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Install the drain tube (1) to the grommet in the rear quarter panel.
  5. Connect the power antenna electrical connector (3).
  6. Connect the antenna cable (4) to the power antenna.
  7. Install the jack and the spare tire.
  8. Install the quarter inner rear trim finishing panel.