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Old 01-31-2006, 09:53 PM
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Removing XM Antenna?
So... after my recent de-badging fest (back bowtie and GM emblems now gone) I'd like to remove the XM antenna on the roof. Is it just stuck on too, or are there wires?

I didn't renew XM after the 3 month free trial... and I don't plan on it... I've never been a fan of paying for music... and XM didn't have any channels that I absolutely loved enough to pay the fee for.

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Old 01-31-2006, 09:57 PM
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I believe there is a hole in the roof where the wire comes in. If your gonna remove it your gonna have to fill and most likely repaint that part of the car.
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Old 01-31-2006, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverStreak
So... after my recent de-badging fest (back bowtie and GM emblems now gone) I'd like to remove the XM antenna on the roof. Is it just stuck on too, or are there wires?

I didn't renew XM after the 3 month free trial... and I don't plan on it... I've never been a fan of paying for music... and XM didn't have any channels that I absolutely loved enough to pay the fee for.

Any help out there?
Obviously there are wires, lol. I think it is stuck on lightly, when I wash the car it wiggles and moves quite easily.
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Old 01-31-2006, 10:08 PM
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Hmm, well has anyone taken it off to see how big off a hole it is? I didn't care for XM either, would be nice to get the antenna off, and once onstar is gone get that off too and repaint the roof..
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Old 01-31-2006, 10:09 PM
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You have to drop the head liner and remove the XM antenna from the inside. There will be a nice hole in the roof when your done.
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Old 02-01-2006, 01:14 AM
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its bolted in

and leaves a nice hole
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Old 02-01-2006, 09:43 AM
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hmm... well, that's fun....

maybe I'll look into getting it painted instead...
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Old 02-01-2006, 10:20 AM
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Wow. What a pain in the ass. I'm glad I bought mine afterwards and not factory.
I guess this is a word of caution to those ordering their new cars.
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Old 02-01-2006, 05:47 PM
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is your xm reciever a big bulky one or is it the slim one?
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Old 02-01-2006, 06:11 PM
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the big bulky one in the back
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Old 02-01-2006, 06:29 PM
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i saw a new 06 with the slim one. man was i pissed off.
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yeah the 06 is over 2/3rds smaller than the 05

if your removing all your xm stuff let me know , i forgot to mention it earlier
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Old 02-02-2006, 10:25 PM
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It's pretty small... it just annoys me... I hate excessive useless bad looking plastic stuff...

as soon as I can find a decent black metal grille... that'll be the next crappy plastic to go.
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