How to Install a GPS Antenna on a Silverado
You can purchase a GPS system as a hand-held device or installed as part of a navigation system. GPS units, such as those from Garmin or TomTom, can have an external antenna that connects to receive a satellite signal. External antennas, for use on a Silverado, can use a magnetic mounting plate or a suction cup mount to hold the antenna in place. You can install a GPS antenna on a Silverado by first deciding where the antenna will be located.
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Instructions
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Magnetic Mount
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Place the antenna on the magnetic mount so it sits over the screw holes.
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Insert the provided screws into the screw holes and secure them with the screwdriver.
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Set the antenna on a flat surface of the vehicle. The easiest place to set the antenna is on the top of the truck cab.
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Run the antenna cable from the antenna to the inside of the cab. Open the door on the side of the vehicle where the antenna is located and route the cable into the cab.
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Connect the antenna cable to the GPS unit; turn it on to test the antenna.
Windshield Installation
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Place the antenna on the suction cup mount so that it sits over the screw holes.
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Insert the provided screws into the screw holes and tighten them with the screwdriver
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Connect the antenna cable and place the mount on the windshield. Align the mount to find the best location and secure it by pressing the mount onto the windshield. Press firmly so you create a good seal with the suction cups.
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Tips & Warnings
The magnetic antenna will keep the antenna attached to the truck.
Store the antenna when it is not in use to prevent it from being stolen.
Dust and dirt can accumulate around the base of the antenna that may scratch the finish of the vehicle.
Pinching the cable with the door when it is opened and closed can damage the antenna cable.
