FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Antenna - Satellite Radio

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Lower the rear portion of the headliner as necessary to access underside of antenna (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).

Fig.3 Antenna Removal:




3. A adhesive removal tool can be created by using a 18 to 24 inch piece of nylon cord wrapped around two handles.. Using the removal tool, guide the nylon cord under the dust seal on the forward side of the antenna. Grab the handles and work the cord through the adhesive. Continue this for 3600 around the antenna.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the antenna.
5. From inside the vehicle, and using a flat bladed tool, depress one of the retaining tabs on the antenna. Push up the one side of the antenna connector through the roof panel. Depress the other side of the connector and remove the antenna.
6. Remove any remaining adhesive with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth. If original antenna is being reinstalled, remove adhesive from antenna mounting surface.


INSTALLATION
1. If original antenna is being installed, remove backing from adhesive and apply to antenna base.
2. Remove backing from the adhesive on the antenna.
3. Insert wire harness through hole in roof panel. Press antenna into position until both retainers snap into place.
4. Connect wire harness connectors to antenna.
5. Install headliner (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER INSTALLATION).
6. Connect battery negative cable.