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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Radio Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the infotainment fascia. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement.
  2. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
  3. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  4. Remove the left and right side instrument panel lower extension panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1957838 Size: SH

    Note: Make sure to release the retaining lever on the infotainment electrical connector (2) before disconnecting.

  5. Disconnect the connectors (1 and 2 where applicable) from the right side of the infotainment unit.

    6. Object Number: 1957837 Size: SH

    Note: To disconnect coaxial connections, pinch down on the retaining clip near connection side of unit and push connector into the unit and slide connector away from the infotainment unit.

    Note: Do not remove by pulling on the coaxial cables as they will be dislodged from the connector.

  6. Disconnect the connectors (1 and 2 where applicable) from the left side of the infotainment unit.

    7. Object Number: 1957839 Size: SH
  7. Remove the infotainment unit to instrument panel retaining screws (1).

    8. Note: Observe position of aligning lugs (2).

  8. Remove the infotainment unit (3) from the instrument panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1957839 Size: SH

    Note: Make sure to guide the infotainment unit (3) over the aligning lugs (2).

  1. Install the infotainment unit (3).

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the infotainment unit to instrument panel retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 1957837 Size: SH
  3. Connect the left side infotainment unit electrical connectors (1 and 2 where applicable).

    4. Object Number: 1957838 Size: SH

    Note: Make sure to close the retaining lever on the infotainment electrical connector (2) once connected.

  4. Connect the right side infotainment unit electrical connectors (1 and 2 where applicable).
  5. Install the left and right side instrument panel lower extension panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement.
  6. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  7. Install the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
  8. Install the infotainment fascia. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement.
  9. Refer to Control Module References.