Antenna Replacement - Cellular Communications/Digital Radio

ANTENNA REPLACEMENT - CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS/DIGITAL RADIO

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the windshield garnish molding.

NOTE: DO NOT apply paint or clear coat to the antenna. This will damage the function of the antenna, causing poor reception or loss of signal reception.

2. Remove the sunshade from the headliner.
3. Remove the lock pillar trim.
4. Lower the front corner of the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.

NOTE: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.




5. Disconnect the wire harness to the roof antenna.
6. Remove the antenna fastener.
7. Remove the antenna from the roof.
8. Remove the screws securing the antenna mast to the base.
9. Remove the mast from the antenna.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the antenna mast to the base.
2. Install the mast screws.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the screws to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

3. Attach the antenna base to the roof.
4. Install the retainer and bolt to the antenna.

Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




5. Connect the electrical connector to the antenna.
6. Position the headliner back to the roof. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Install the sunshade to the headliner.
8. Install the windshield garnish molding.
9. Install the lock pillar trim.