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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

The OnStar® system uses high quality cellular equipment with the vehicle's electrical system and links customers to the OnStar® Center using cellular technology. OnStar® advisors stand ready to use the latest in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology in order to track the customer's vehicle and, when requested, the vehicle's location to within 100 meters. With this mapping equipment, OnStar® Center advisors can assist subscribers by summoning emergency service, roadside assistance, trip routing, and many other services.


    Object Number: 650518  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the left rear sail-panel (1).
  2. Remove the left rear side bolster.
  3. Remove the driver side and the passenger side sun visors (2) in order to loosen the headliner.

  4. Object Number: 650521  Size: SH
  5. Remove the roof console.
  6. Remove the GPS antenna assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 650517  Size: SH
  1. Prepare the glass using the following procedure:
  2. 1.1. Clean the windshield on the driver and passenger side of the rear view mirror with Isopropyl spray.
    1.2. Dry the glass using a clean, lint-free cloth (1).
    1.3. If the glass is not completely dry, use a second, dry, lint-free cloth.

    Object Number: 650519  Size: SH
  3. Route the GPS antenna (1) to the center of the windshield.

  4. Object Number: 650520  Size: SH
  5. Install the GPS antenna to the windshield with adhesive tape (1).

  6. Object Number: 650518  Size: SH
  7. Install the driver and passenger sun shades (2).
  8. Install the roof console.
  9. Install the left rear side bolster.
  10. Install the left rear sail panel (1).