C. Installing SDAR Antenna

Installing the Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDAR) Antenna





1. Affix large rubber washer (10, Figure 3 [part no. A220 827 0611]) to underside of roof:

^ Remove backing paper (arrow) from adhesive side of washer(10).

^ Insert washer (10) into drilled hole and affix adhesive side of washer to underside of roof.

Note:
Ensure raised surface of washer is raised or flush with surface of roof lid when installed, never recessed.

2. Loosen the T25 Torx screw (arrow, Figure 4) on the SDAR antenna.

3. Feed antenna leads coming from the SDAR antenna (A2182, Figure 3) through the washer (10).

4. Carefully insert the SDAR antenna sleeve (11, Figure 3) into the washer (10) until it snaps into place.

5. Align the SDAR antenna (A2182, Figure 3) straight with the vertical side facing front and the angled side facing rear.

6. Apply light downward pressure to the SDAR antenna (A2182, Figure 3) to ensure the gasket fully seals flush against the trunk lid Note: Manually apply pressure to bottom of washer (10) when inserting SDAR antenna sleeve (11) to prevent washer (10) from pushing out of hole.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the roof by applying excessive pressure





7. Carefully tighten the T25 Torx screw (arrow, Figure 4) in the sleeve of the SDAR antenna.





8. Locate SDAR antenna connectors (arrows, Figure 5) near headliner cut-out.





9. Connect the vehicle leads to the connectors on the SDAR antenna cables and secure connection with plastic clips (arrows, Figure 6).

10. Route SDAR antenna cables into cut-out opening and secure with felt tape as necessary.





11. Install mounting frame for headliner cover into headliner cut-out: Insert frame into opening and crimp back tabs (arrows, Figure 7).

Note:
Figure 7 shows mounting frame tab positions (arrows) from back side of headliner (for reference purposes only). Headliner must not be removed for this installation.





12. Install headliner cover (Figure 8) into mounting frame bracket.