Antenna Mast: Service and Repair

Removal:

NOTE: The antenna mast alone can be replaced without having to remove the power antenna motor.

1. Remove the antenna nut, spacer and bushing.

Antenna Mast Replacement:

2. Carefully withdraw the antenna mast while extending it by turning the radio switch ON.

Antenna Mast Replacement:

Installation:
1. Carefully direct the teeth of the antenna mast drive cable as shown, then insert the new drive cable into the antenna housing.
2. Check for engagement of the cable teeth to the drive gear by carefully moving the cable up and down.
3. Clean the antenna mast threads.
4. Turn the radio switch OFF, and let the motor pull the drive cable inside the antenna housing.
5. Install the bushing and spacer.

Antenna Mast Replacement:

6. Tighten the antenna nut.
2.3 N-m (0.23 Kgf.m 1.7 lbf.ft)

NOTE: There are two types of antenna nuts - those with an O-ring (new type) and those without an O-ring (old type) - which require different spacers. To prevent a leak, make sure that
- there is no antenna collar seal in the antenna collar when using a nut with an O-ring. If necessary, remove the seal.
- there is an antenna collar seal in the antenna collar when using a nut without an O-ring. If necessary, install a seal.
- the spacer matches the type of antenna nut.

7. Check that the antenna mast extends and retracts fully when the radio switch is turned ON and OFF repeatedly. If you overtighten the nut, the antenna may stick. If sticking occurs, back the nut off a little, then raise and lower the antenna again. Repeat until the antenna moves freely.