Antenna: Service and Repair

MAST ANTENNA

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the luggage compartment rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Interior Trim.

3. Unscrew and remove the top half of the mast antenna.

4. Remove the antenna cap nut and the rubber grommet.




5. Disconnect the antenna cable.

6. Remove the nut and the mast antenna.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the mast antenna with the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the mast antenna nut to 4 N.m (35 lb-in).




2. Connect the antenna cable.

3. Install the rubber grommet and the antenna cap nut.

Tighten
Tighten the antenna cap nut to 5 N.m (44 lb-in).

4. Install the top halt of the mast antenna.

5. Install the luggage compartment rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Interior Trim.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.