Antenna Mast: Service and Repair

Removal:


NOTE: The antenna mast alone can be replaced without removing the power antenna motor.


1. Remove the antenna nut, O-ring, spacer, and bushing.

Antenna Mast Replacement:

2. Carefully withdraw the antenna mast while extending it by turning the radio switch ON.

Installation:

Antenna Mast Replacement:

1. Hold the antenna mast drive cable so its teeth point in the direction shown, and carefully insert the drive cable into the antenna housing.
2. Check for engagement of the cable teeth to the drive gear by carefully moving the cable up and down.
3. Clean the threads on the antenna mast housing threads.
4. Turn the radio switch "OFF", and let the motor pull the drive cable inside the antenna housing.
5. Install the parts shown below.

Antenna Mast Replacement:

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the antenna nut; the rear fender will be deformed.


6. Check that the antenna mast extends and retracts fully when the radio switch is turned ON and OFF repeatedly.