Buick 15938939 Antenna Assembly, Wireless Communicate Interface

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To install, simply reverse the removal process.

Using a pair of snap-ring pliers or an antenna tool, remove the antenna base retaining nut. - Apply tape to the body around the antenna to protect the paint. - Remove the antenna base nut. - Pry out the plastic clips securing the passenger side trunk finishing panels to access the antenna motor. - Detach the motor/base assembly retaining bolt(s). - Disconnect the antenna lead and electrical connector (if equipped). - Remove the antenna motor/base assembly from the vehicle. - Remove the antenna cable, disconnect the electrical connector at the antenna relay, and remove the bolts securing the antenna assembly.

To disconnect the antenna mast cable from the extension cable, you need to attach a wire to the old cable and pull it out through the grommet below the mounting base.

Open the liftgate and remove the rear headliner trim panel. Carefully pull down the rear of the headliner to access the antenna mounting bolt and remove it. Then remove the antenna base and disconnect the cable. The installation is the reverse of removal.

To remove the antenna mast, use a small open-end wrench to unscrew it, taking care to avoid scratching the body by surrounding the base with masking tape. If the antenna base/cable assembly needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment, right door sill plate, right kick panel, and detach the lower rear portion of the inner fender liner. Disconnect the antenna mast cable from the radio cable and attach a fish wire to the end of the cable. Pass the cable and grommet through the hole in the cowl into the fender opening, then remove the cowl cover and the antenna mast base mounting bolts. Pull out the base and its cable. Attach the new cable to the fish wire and carefully pull it back into the body, routing it as the original cable had been. If the extension cable needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment and passenger's airbag module, release the cable from the clips along the top of the instrument panel, and disconnect it from the radio and antenna base cable. To install, simply reverse the removal procedure.

Use a small open-end wrench to unscrew the antenna mast. Be careful to avoid scratching the body, and you can use masking tape around the base of the antenna to prevent this.

To remove the antenna mast and cable on various models, follow these steps. For Cobalt/GS models, unscrew the antenna mast from its mounting base and remove it. The installation is the reverse of removal. For HHR models, open the liftgate and remove the rear headliner trim panel. Carefully pull down the rear of the headliner to access the antenna mounting bolt and remove it. Then remove the antenna base and disconnect the cable. The installation is the reverse of removal. For ION models, the front fender must be removed to remove the antenna base and cable. Remove the antenna mounting bracket nuts and then remove the antenna base, mounting bracket, and cable. The installation is the reverse of removal.

To remove the antenna mast, use a small open-end wrench to unscrew it, taking care to avoid scratching the body by surrounding the base with masking tape. If the antenna base/cable assembly needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment and detach the lower rear portion of the inner fender liner. Disconnect the antenna mast cable from the radio cable at the connector under the far right end of the instrument panel and attach a fish wire to the cable. Pass the cable and grommet through the hole in the cowl into the fender opening from inside the inner fender liner. Under the hood, remove the antenna mast base mounting screws and pull out the base and its cable. For installation, attach the new cable to the fish wire and carefully pull it back into the body, following the original cable's routing. If the extension cable needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment and the passenger's airbag module. Release the cable from the clips along the top of the instrument panel and disconnect it from the radio and antenna base cable. Finally, reverse the removal procedure for installation.

Remove the glove compartment, right door sill plate, right kick panel, and detach the lower rear portion of the inner fender liner.

To remove the antenna mast, simply unscrew it using a wrench. The installation process is the reverse of removal. To remove the antenna mast mounting base and cable, first remove the antenna mast and cowl cover, then unbolt the mounting base and remove the top trim panel from the instrument panel. Disconnect the antenna mast cable from the extension cable and attach a wire to the old cable to pull it out through the grommet below the mounting base. To install the new cable, attach it to the wire and pull it back through the grommet. To remove the antenna extension cable, the instrument panel must be removed.

To install, simply reverse the removal process.

To remove the antenna extension cable, you will need to remove the instrument panel.

Simply unscrew it from the base. In most cases, it can be done by hand, but pliers can be used if needed.

Remove the glove compartment and the passenger's airbag module. Release the cable from the clips along the top of the instrument panel and disconnect it from the radio and antenna base cable. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

To remove the antenna extension cable, you will need to remove the instrument panel.