Satellite Antenna - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Lower the rear portion of the headliner as necessary to access underside of antenna (1) Service and Repair
3. An adhesive removal tool can be created by using an 18 to 24 inch piece of nylon cord (2) wrapped around two handles (3). 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 360° 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 from roof panel with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth. If original antenna is being reinstalled, remove adhesive from antenna mounting surface.