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Antenna - Keyless Entry: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Kessy Antenna







Removing Antenna For Kessy, Centre Console "A"

Front antenna
Remove cover for centre console.







1. Undo fastening screw "1".
2. Disengage antenna on centre console and remove to the front.
3. Release plug "a" and remove from antenna.

Rear antenna







1. Open the cupholder and remove completely beyond the stop.
2. Pull out oddments tray.







3. Undo fastening screw "1".
4. Disengage antenna on centre console, slide forwards and remove.
5. Release plug "a" and remove from antenna.

Installing Antenna For Kessy, Centre Console "A"

Front antenna







1. Push plug on antenna until lock is felt to engage.
2. Insert antenna in centre console and engage.
3. Screw in fastening screw "1" and tighten. Refer to 'Tightening torques'

Fit cover for centre console.

Rear antenna







1. Push plug on antenna until lock is felt to engage.
2. Insert antenna in centre console and engage.
3. Screw in fastening screw "1" and tighten. Refer to 'Tightening torques'

Removing Antenna For Kessy, Luggage Compartment "B"

NOTE:
- The Kessy antenna is located under the floor carpet trim, centrally in the area of the backrest for the rear seat.
- For vehicles with the 4-zone air conditioning system, the antenna is located further forward. (See main figure.) The reason for this is the rear air guide.
- The antennas are accessible from the luggage-compartment.
- The antennas are stuck to the floor with double-sided adhesive tape.
- Open luggage compartment lid and remove luggage-compartment trim (loadspace cover).







1. Lift central carpet, run a plastic spatula between body floor and antenna and detach antenna by lifting from the adhesive.

NOTE:
- Variant "A" shows the installation position and accessibility for the 4-zone air conditioning system.
- Variant "B" shows the installation position and accessibility for the 2-zone air conditioning system.

2. Pull antenna forward, release electrical plug "a" and remove from antenna.

Installing Antenna For Kessy, Luggage Compartment "B"
Remove adhesive residue.
Stick double-sided adhesive tape on bottom of antenna.







1. Push antenna under carpet and connect plug so that lock is felt to engage.

NOTE:
- Variant "A" shows the installation position and accessibility for the 4-zone air conditioning system.
- Variant "B" shows the installation position and accessibility for the 2-zone air conditioning system.

2. Pull off adhesive film, position antenna and press into place.

Install luggage compartment trim (loadspace cover).

Removing Antenna For Kessy On Rear Impact Member "C"

NOTE:
- The antennas are inserted in the foam part of the rear bumper.
- Remove rear spoiler.







1. Lift antennas out of the foam part.
2. Release plug "a" and remove from antenna.

Installing Antenna For Kessy On Rear Impact Member "C"







1. Push plug on antenna until lock is felt to engage.
2. Insert antennas in foam part.

Tightening Torques