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Buick 40 Series 1948 Shop Manual page 403

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RADIO AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
RADIO
11-5
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CABLE
INSTRUMENT
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RADIO GRILLE
REMOVAL OF KNOB
11-4 RADIO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Although radios are usually installed at the
factory, occasions may arise requiring installa-
tion in the field. It also may be necessary to
remove and reinstall the radio receiver, antenna,
or interference suppression items in the course
of repairs to the car. In all such cases, the in-
structions con
tained
in this
paragraph
must be
carefully followed
to
insure
proper installation
and satisfactory
operation
of the
radio.
a. Installation of Receiver
1. Remove control plate from radio speaker
grille by prying off with a screwdriver inserted
under the lower edge. Remove control hole but-
tons in the same manner.
2.
Remove paper from forward side of
speaker grille and remove all loose paper from
speaker grille and instrument panel. Loose
edges of
paper
will buzz when radio is played.
3.
Thoroughly clean surface around mount-
ing holes in speaker grille to insure a good elec-
-
trical connection with the receiver.
4. Bolt radio hangers to radio support
brackets with slot openings
toward
front of
ca
r. See
figures 11-4
and 11-5. Hangers are not
interchangeable between
Series 40 and Series
50-70.
5. Install receiver by sitting in front seat
holding receiver at arm's length while the two
threaded bushings are inser t ed through con-
trol holes in speaker grille and the studs on
side of receiver are engaged in the extended

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