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Antenna Control Module: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Control Unit For Antenna Amplifier

Preliminary work
Remove top cover of rear spoiler.

Removing control unit for antenna amplifier

ATTENTION:
Risk of damage to antenna amplifier control unit
- Remove ignition key and switch off audio system.

NOTE:
- The control unit for the antenna amplifier is installed in the rear spoiler.
- The right antenna amplifier also takes on the control unit function.







1. Remove the adhesive tape -Arrow A-, then unlock the antenna plugs -Arrows B- and pull them off -Arrow C-.







2. Pull off the plugs for the antenna leads -a- and the power supply -b--Arrows D-.
3. Unscrew fastening screw -Arrow 1- and fastening nut -Arrow 2-, then remove the ground strap -Arrow A-.







4. Undo the fastening screw -Arrow 3- and remove the antenna amplifier -Arrow B-.

Installing control unit for antenna amplifier
1. Position antenna amplifier in installation position -Arrow A- and secure with the fastening screw-Arrow 3-.







2. Position ground strap in installation position -Arrow B- and screw on the fastening nut -Arrow 2-, but do not tighten.
3. Secure ground lead and ground strap with fastening screw -Arrow 1- , then tighten fastening nut -Arrow 2-.
4. Push antenna leads onto the antenna amplifier -Arrow A- until the locking tabs -Arrows B- are felt to engage.







5. Push on the plugs for the antenna leads -a- and the power supply -b--Arrows C-.
6. Secure leads with adhesive tape -Arrow D-.

Subsequent work
Install top cover of rear spoiler.