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My Experience: Installing a garage door opener remote (22780483), rear view camera kit (22913931), and a GM navigation radio in a 2013 Tahoe LT.
To get started, we purchased our Tahoe off the dealerships lot in October of 2013. We had limited choices. The Tahoe's consisted of $60,000 plus LTZ’s, a few mid level LT’s and several LS Tahoe’s. Some of the LS models listed credits on the window sticker. So a Texas Edition LT became the only choice.
I will cover the garage door opener installation first. It was by far the easiest. Well, that was once I figured out that the people I spoke with or emailed was totally wrong about the subject.
I hate clutter and “stuff” attached to the sun visor. The only convenient place for the remote was in the center console.
Not having to open the center console door to push the button of the remote was attractive alternative. So I set off to figure this one out. You can purchase a garage door opener kit from Brand Motion for $250. Then you have to mount it somewhere. I did some research and found that GM# 22780483 is an overhead console with the built-in garage door opener. When I ordered it, I asked if it was the only switch on the console. “Sure” the parts guy said. When I received the small box, I was upset that it also had the remote hatch switch on it. When I pointed it out to the parts guy he told me that his catalog did not reference the switch. It’s ok, I will live with it. I paid $158 for the console.
The new console comes complete. Well almost. I had to install the lamp bulbs and transfer the passenger seatbelt lamp assembly.
To start: remove the courtesy lamp lens. Remove the two screws. Then, starting closest to the windshield on either side, pull down firmly to release the clips. You will not need this part anymore so if you bust it don’t sweat it. Once you pull the console down, release the electrical connector. Carefully remove the passenger seatbelt lamp assembly. It has plastic fingers that retain it in the console. Once you remove it from the old console set it aside. Now take the new console, remove the courtesy lamp lens. Remove the bulbs. Remove the two mounting screws. Remove the bracket and set aside. I reused the original bracket that is mounted to the roof. Install the passenger seat belt lamp assembly. Plug the seat belt harness into the harness on the new console. Push the new console in place so that the clips engage the roof. Reinstall the two screws. Replace the two bulbs. Then install the lamp lens. You still have to program the remote. The steps are listed in the owner’s manual. No more opening the console lid to open or shut the garage door.
The rear view camera installation was a lot more challenging. After several trials and errors, I purchased GM# 22913931 (Camera kit) for $280. This kit has three wiring harnesses. One is the reverse lamp / camera harness, the lift gate harness, and the main body harness. The camera, template, mounting hardware, electrical connectors are included. You can purchase the rear view mirror with the display or opt for the Navigation radio. The mirror GM# 22915244 for $380 or the Navigation radio for $1,100 (includes all the adapter harnesses). The instructions for the camera kit are written in several languages so don’t let the size scare you. Save that for when you are ripping your Tahoe apart. The videos on the web make pulling the panels look so easy. Don’t be fooled. I chose to pull the panels rather than tucking the body harness under the panels. I broke only one of the plastic tabs off the driver side kick panel. The “Oh, that’s easy” body shop tech broke one of the tabs of the lift gate panel. So notes to start with: Don’t attempt to remove the panels when it is near freezing outside. The panels do not respond well. You have to drop the headliner down to make the connection from the lift gate harness to the main body harness. Make sure your hands are clean as you do not want a dirty headliner. Read the instructions and it is pretty straight forward.
I chose the Navigation radio instead of the mirror. I bought it off eBay for $1,100. It is brand new and without a VIN programmed in to it. The price included the required harnesses to adapt to the original radio harnesses. The only thing I needed to add was the USB adapter harness. I bought this on eBay for $36. It should be here in a few days.
On the X4 adapter harness, it has an RCA plug. The GM harness that came with the rear view camera uses two wires. I am not happy with my work around but since I am waiting on the USB harness, I will be taking the radio out one more time.
I'll update this as I plug away. I have to get the dealer to program the radio with my VIN and all. XM Sirius transferred the service over to the new radio today.
Onward through the fog!
To get started, we purchased our Tahoe off the dealerships lot in October of 2013. We had limited choices. The Tahoe's consisted of $60,000 plus LTZ’s, a few mid level LT’s and several LS Tahoe’s. Some of the LS models listed credits on the window sticker. So a Texas Edition LT became the only choice.
I will cover the garage door opener installation first. It was by far the easiest. Well, that was once I figured out that the people I spoke with or emailed was totally wrong about the subject.
I hate clutter and “stuff” attached to the sun visor. The only convenient place for the remote was in the center console.
Not having to open the center console door to push the button of the remote was attractive alternative. So I set off to figure this one out. You can purchase a garage door opener kit from Brand Motion for $250. Then you have to mount it somewhere. I did some research and found that GM# 22780483 is an overhead console with the built-in garage door opener. When I ordered it, I asked if it was the only switch on the console. “Sure” the parts guy said. When I received the small box, I was upset that it also had the remote hatch switch on it. When I pointed it out to the parts guy he told me that his catalog did not reference the switch. It’s ok, I will live with it. I paid $158 for the console.
The new console comes complete. Well almost. I had to install the lamp bulbs and transfer the passenger seatbelt lamp assembly.
To start: remove the courtesy lamp lens. Remove the two screws. Then, starting closest to the windshield on either side, pull down firmly to release the clips. You will not need this part anymore so if you bust it don’t sweat it. Once you pull the console down, release the electrical connector. Carefully remove the passenger seatbelt lamp assembly. It has plastic fingers that retain it in the console. Once you remove it from the old console set it aside. Now take the new console, remove the courtesy lamp lens. Remove the bulbs. Remove the two mounting screws. Remove the bracket and set aside. I reused the original bracket that is mounted to the roof. Install the passenger seat belt lamp assembly. Plug the seat belt harness into the harness on the new console. Push the new console in place so that the clips engage the roof. Reinstall the two screws. Replace the two bulbs. Then install the lamp lens. You still have to program the remote. The steps are listed in the owner’s manual. No more opening the console lid to open or shut the garage door.
The rear view camera installation was a lot more challenging. After several trials and errors, I purchased GM# 22913931 (Camera kit) for $280. This kit has three wiring harnesses. One is the reverse lamp / camera harness, the lift gate harness, and the main body harness. The camera, template, mounting hardware, electrical connectors are included. You can purchase the rear view mirror with the display or opt for the Navigation radio. The mirror GM# 22915244 for $380 or the Navigation radio for $1,100 (includes all the adapter harnesses). The instructions for the camera kit are written in several languages so don’t let the size scare you. Save that for when you are ripping your Tahoe apart. The videos on the web make pulling the panels look so easy. Don’t be fooled. I chose to pull the panels rather than tucking the body harness under the panels. I broke only one of the plastic tabs off the driver side kick panel. The “Oh, that’s easy” body shop tech broke one of the tabs of the lift gate panel. So notes to start with: Don’t attempt to remove the panels when it is near freezing outside. The panels do not respond well. You have to drop the headliner down to make the connection from the lift gate harness to the main body harness. Make sure your hands are clean as you do not want a dirty headliner. Read the instructions and it is pretty straight forward.
I chose the Navigation radio instead of the mirror. I bought it off eBay for $1,100. It is brand new and without a VIN programmed in to it. The price included the required harnesses to adapt to the original radio harnesses. The only thing I needed to add was the USB adapter harness. I bought this on eBay for $36. It should be here in a few days.
On the X4 adapter harness, it has an RCA plug. The GM harness that came with the rear view camera uses two wires. I am not happy with my work around but since I am waiting on the USB harness, I will be taking the radio out one more time.
I'll update this as I plug away. I have to get the dealer to program the radio with my VIN and all. XM Sirius transferred the service over to the new radio today.
Onward through the fog!
Very interested in this. I have a 03 Denali, want the camera and new head unit. You have some pics? Sounds like you did a awesome job.
