Fixed Antenna Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: Be sure to use tape on the contacting surfaces of the tool used in order to protect the paint on the antenna mast.
1. Install tape onto the contacting surfaces of the tool to be used in loosening the radio fixed antenna mast.
2. Using the taped tool, loosen the fixed antenna mast.
3. Remove the radio fixed antenna mast from the radio fixed antenna.
4. Open the rear compartment lid.
5. Remove the RH decklid support trim panel.
Pull to release the retaining clips.
6. Pull back the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet from behind the RH decklid support, then reposition the RH side of the carpet.
7. Remove the convenience net RH plastic retaining nuts, if equipped.
8. Pull back the RH edge of the rear carpet trim panel.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cargo lamp assembly.
10. Remove the cargo lamp assembly.
11. Reposition the RH edge of the rear carpet trim panel.
12. Release the antenna coaxial cable from the retaining clip on the rear of the wheelhouse.
13. Disconnect the fixed antenna coaxial cable from the fixed antenna coaxial extension cable.
14. Remove the screws retaining both of the RH taillamps.
15. Remove both of the RH taillamps.
16. Disconnect the antenna ground connector from the rear body wiring harness.
IMPORTANT: Use care not to twist and damage the ground straps when removing the retaining nut.
17. Remove the nut retaining the antenna dual cable strap (1) and antenna short braided ground strap (2) to the rear fascia retaining stud, then reposition the straps.
18. Remove the nut retaining the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud, then reposition the strap.
19. Remove the antenna retaining nuts.
20. Release the antenna from the mounting studs.
21. Reposition the antenna body toward the RR tire.
22. Using a slight twisting motion, pull down to release the antenna from the antenna bezel.
23. Release the antenna coaxial cable grommet from the rear compartment panel, toward the outside of the vehicle.
23.1. Starting from the outer lip of the grommet, on the outside of the vehicle, begin to unseat the bottom right area of the grommet.
23.2. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool as an aid if necessary, work around the base of the tapered lip of the grommet on the inside of the vehicle, while simultaneously finessing the outer lip of the grommet on the outside of the vehicle, in order to release the grommet completely from the rear compartment panel.
24. Remove the antenna coaxial cable and grommet from the opening in the rear compartment panel toward the outside of the vehicle.
25. Carefully remove the fixed antenna from the vehicle through one of the taillamp openings.
26. Remove the antenna bezel upward through the quarter panel, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the antenna bezel to the quarter panel, if removed.
Align the locating tab on the antenna bezel to the notch in the quarter panel, then insert the bezel and push to secure.
2. Carefully install the fixed antenna to the vehicle through one of the taillamp openings.
3. Apply sealer to the groove on the antenna coaxial cable grommet.
4. Apply a light coating of lubricant to the narrow end Of the antenna coaxial cable grommet to aid in seating the grommet.
5. Install the antenna coaxial cable and grommet through the opening in the rear compartment panel toward the inside of the vehicle.
6. Fully seat the antenna coaxial cable grommet to the rear compartment panel.
7. Position the antenna upright, toward the RR tire and align the top of the antenna with the opening in the antenna bezel.
8. Install the antenna to the bezel.
Insert the antenna up through the opening in the bezel, then check that the antenna and the bezel are seated properly.
9. Position the antenna and install the antenna onto the mounting studs.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: Use care not to twist and damage the ground straps when tightening the retaining nut.
10. Install the antenna retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the radio fixed antenna retaining nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
11. Install the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud.
12. Install the nut retaining the antenna long braided ground strap to the rear bumper impact bar stud.
Tighten
Tighten the radio fixed antenna long braided ground strap retaining nut to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).
13. Install the antenna short braided ground strap (2), then the antenna dual cable strap (1), to the rear fascia retaining stud.
14. Install the nut retaining the straps to the rear fascia retaining stud.
Tighten
Tighten the radio fixed antenna short braided ground strap and dual cable strap retaining nut to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).
15. Connect the antenna ground connector to the rear body wiring harness.
16. Install both of the RH taillamps.
17. Install the screws retaining both of the RH taillamps.
Tighten
Tighten the taillamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
18. Secure the antenna coaxial cable to the retaining clip on the rear of the wheelhouse.
19. Connect the antenna coaxial cable to the antenna coaxial extension cable.
20. Install the cargo lamp assembly to the rear carpet trim panel.
21. Connect the electrical connector to the cargo lamp assembly.
22. Install the RH edge of the rear carpet trim panel into position.
23. Install the convenience net RH plastic retaining nuts, if equipped.
24. Install the edge of the rear compartment floor carpet behind the RH decklid support.
25. Install the RH decklid support trim panel.
Align the panel, then push to secure the retaining clips.
26. Close the rear compartment lid.
27. Install the radio fixed antenna mast to the radio fixed antenna.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
28. Using the tool taped previously, tighten the antenna mast.
Tighten
Tighten the radio fixed antenna mast to 5 N.m (44 lb in).