Coaxial Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Loosen the rear of the headliner in order to gain access.
2. Remove the antenna coaxial cable from the radio antenna module.




3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
4. Remove the rear seat back.




5. Remove the left carpet retainers.
6. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel.
7. Adjust the carpet for access to the wiring harness as required.
8. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
9. Adjust the radio for access. Disconnect the antenna coaxial cable from the rear of the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
10. Cut off the visible end of the coaxial antenna cable from the wiring harness in the kick panel area.
11. Cut off the visible end of the coaxial antenna cable from the wiring harness in the rear shelf area.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the coaxial antenna cables to the vehicle. Use electrical tape in order to secure the antenna extension cable to the top of the wiring harness. Make sure that the cable is secured to the harness at least every 150 mm (6 in).
2. Connect the coaxial antenna cable to the rear of the radio. Install the radio.

IMPORTANT: The antenna coaxial cable uses a sliding snap-lock. Holding the sliding lock feature will prevent installation.




3. Connect the coaxial antenna cable from the radio to the coaxial antenna cable near the kick panel:
3.1. Position the antenna coaxial cable behind the sliding lock feature.
3.2. Install the antenna coaxial cable to the sliding lock feature.
4. Install the left instrument panel insulator.
5. Install the carpet.
6. Install the lower center pillar trim panel.
7. Install the left carpet retainers.
8. Connect the coaxial antenna cable from the body wiring harness to the coaxial antenna cable at the rear shelf area.
9. Install the rear seat back.
10. Install the rear seat cushion.

IMPORTANT: The antenna coaxial cable uses a sliding snap-lock. Holding the sliding lock feature will prevent installation.




11. Connect the antenna coaxial cable to the radio antenna module.
11.1. Position the antenna coaxial cable behind the sliding lock feature.
11.2. Install the antenna coaxial cable to the sliding lock feature.
12. Install the rear of the headliner.