SDAR Antenna Replacement At Roof Test

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SDAR ANTENNA REPLACEMENT AT ROOF TEST

Special Tools:






1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative battery post.




2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry between the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (3) and the CHMSL cover (4). The CHMSL cover (4) is secured to the headliner by five stamped nuts (1). As you pry on the trim stick, carefully pull down on the sides of the CHMSL cover far enough to disengage the three snap clips that secure it to the inner rear roof header.

NOTE: Be extremely careful not to pull too hard on the headliner (2) which could cause it to damage.

3. Once the snap clips of the CHMSL cover (4) have been released, the cover can be removed by pulling down on the headliner and removing the five stamped 10mm nuts (1) that secure it to the headliner (2).





4. Disconnect the SDAR antenna yellow fakra (3) connector.
5. Connect the (9977-6-SAT) to the yellow SDAR audio fakra connector (3) along the rear roof support.

6. Put the magnetic antenna on the roof of the vehicle.
7. Prepare the vehicle to move it outside.
8. Position the vehicle outside in a clear unobstructed view of the sky.
9. Test several SDAR stations.
- Audio Good - Replace the SDAR antenna.

- Audio Bad - Check the radio and cables ..