Removing and Installing SDARS Antenna

Removing And Installing SDARS Antenna

Preliminary work
1. Remove C-pillar trim.
2. Release the headliner in the rear area.

Removing SDARS antenna







NOTE:
Voltage peaks
- Risk of damage to load or to the control unit
- Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.







1. Release holder at the clips -arrows A- and unclip it -arrow B-.







2. Unclip electric line and plug connection at the holder -arrows-.







3. Release plug connection for SDARS antenna -arrow A- and disconnect it -arrows B-.
4. Remove SDARS antenna.







4.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- on SDARS antenna.







4.2. Lift up SDARS antenna -arrow- and cut the adhesive pad with a knife -1-.
4.3. Pull SDARS antenna and line up and out.

Installing SDARS antenna







1. Install SDARS antenna.
1.1. Clean bonding surface on the body.
1.2. Pull protective film off the adhesive pad for the new SDARS antenna.
1.3. Slide in and position SDARS antenna and line -arrow-.







1.4. Secure SDARS antenna with the fastening screw -1-.







2. Push plug connection -arrows- together until it engages securely.







3. Clip electric line and plug connection into the holder -arrows-.







4. Position holder on the roof frame and press it in -arrows- until the clips engage securely.

Subsequent work
1. Secure the headliner.
2. Install C-pillar trim.