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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Driver Information and Entertainment 🢒 Cellular, Entertainment, and Navigation 🢒 Digital Radio Receiver Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: Do not swap digital radio receivers between vehicles. Swapping digital receivers between vehicles will activate the digital radio Theftlock, "XM Theftlock" will be displayed.

  1. Remove the rear quarter trim panel speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Quarter Trim Panel Speaker Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 2178009 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the receiver (4) to the bracket (3).
  3. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors (2).
  4. Remove the XM receiver (4).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2178009 Size: SH
  1. Install the 2 nuts (1) securing the receiver (4) to the bracket (3).

    2. Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m 89 lb in).

  2. Connect the 2 electrical connectors (2).
  3. Install the rear quarter trim panel speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Quarter Trim Panel Speaker Replacement.
  4. Perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Programming and Setup for programming and setup information.

    5. Note: After replacement of a XM Radio receiver, call XM Radio to deactivate the receiver that has been removed from the vehicle and activate the new XM Radio receiver.

    The vehicle must be parked outside in an open area within 24 hours after an activation call.

  5. Turn the radio ON, tune to the XM channel 0, and record the radio ID from the radio.

    6. The ID will be needed for activation of the new receiver.

  6. Call XM Radio at 1-800-556-3600 to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
  7. Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
  8. Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC position with the radio turned ON for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
  9. Once activated the radio will receive XM Radio channels.