Corrective Action

Replace the parts, listed under PARTS INFORMATION, as directed by the results of the diagnostic procedure.

Antenna Mast Replacement





1. Remove the antenna nut with the special tool.





2. Inspect the outer diameter of the antenna nut.

^ If the antenna nut does not have an 0-ring around the outer diameter, go to Antenna Mast Kit Replacement.

^ If the nut has an O-ring around the outer diameter, continue with step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch ON; then, turn the radio on to extend the antenna mast.





4. Pull the antenna mast out of the antenna tube; then, discard the antenna mast.

5. Insert the new antenna mast into the antenna tube; then, turn the radio off to retract the antenna mast.

6. Loosen the lower mounting nut for the antenna assembly.

7. Reinstall the antenna nut, and tighten it to 2.3 N-m (0.23 kg-m, 20 lb.in.).

8. Tighten the lower mounting nut.

Antenna Mast Kit Replacement

The Antenna Mast Kit includes an improved antenna nut (O-ring type) and an insulator.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON; then, turn the radio on to extend the antenna mast.

2. Pull the antenna mast out of the antenna tube; then, discard the antenna mast.





3. Remove the antenna collar seal, and discard it.

4. Insert the new antenna mast into the antenna tube; then, turn the radio off to retract the antenna mast.

5. Loosen the lower mounting nut for the antenna assembly.

6. Install the new insulator and antenna nut provided with the kit. Tighten the antenna nut to 2.3 N-m (0.23 kg-m, 20 lb.in.).

7. Tighten the lower mounting nut.

Antenna Tube Replacement (Disassembly)





1. Inspect the antenna nut.

^ If the antenna nut has an O-ring, do not install a collar seal in the replacement collar.

^ If the antenna nut does not have an O-ring, you must install a collar seal in the replacement collar.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON; then, turn the radio on to extend the antenna mast.

3. Remove the antenna mast from the antenna tube. Retain the mast.





4. Disconnect the coaxial connector and the power connector from the antenna assembly. Loosen the lower mounting nut; then, remove the antenna assembly from the car.





5. Remove the connector holder from the antenna tube, and remove the clamping screw that holds the antenna tube to the antenna assembly. Pull the antenna tube out of the antenna assembly.





6. Remove the guide and the insulator tube from the old antenna tube. Thoroughly clean the guide and the insulator tube with contact cleaner to remove any dirt and grease.





7. Clean the antenna assembly drain tube with compressed air. Make sure that the tube is clear of dirt and grease.





8. Remove and discard the screws, nuts, and grounding strap holding the motor to the antenna assembly. Clean the area on the motor housing where the grounding strap contacts the motor.

9. Install the new screws, nuts, and grounding strap provided with the replacement tube.

10. Install the cleaned insulator tube and guide into the replacement antenna tube.

Antenna Tube Replacement (Installation)

Proper alignment of the antenna tube is important so that the antenna collar fits the contour of the car body. If the tube is not properly aligned, the collar may cause the body to deform when the antenna nut is tightened.

^ If the replacement antenna tube has an alignment mark, go to step 16.





^ If the replacement antenna tube does not have an alignment mark, continue with step 11.





11. Insert the new antenna tube without an alignment mark into the antenna assembly. Install the new clamping screw into the antenna assembly, but do not tighten the screw at this time.





12. Temporarily install the antenna assembly in the car. Adjust the antenna tube so that the collar fits the contour of the body.

13. With the antenna tube properly adjusted, mark the tube and the antenna assembly with a felt-tip marker to note the alignment.

14. Remove the antenna assembly from the car.

15. Check the alignment of the antenna tube to the antenna assembly; then, tighten the clamping screw. Once you have clamped the tube in place, go to step 17.





16. Insert the antenna tube with an alignment mark into the antenna assembly. Align the mark on the antenna tube with the clamping screw hole on the antenna assembly; then, secure the tube with the new clamping screw provided.





17. Install the connector holder onto the antenna tube as shown, and tighten the screw.

18. If the antenna nut did not have an O-ring on it, install a new collar seal into the antenna collar.





19. Install the antenna assembly into the car, but do not tighten the lower mounting nut at this time.

20. Connect the power connector and the coaxial connect5r to the antenna assembly.

21. Insert the antenna mast into the antenna tube; then, turn the radio off to retract the antenna mast.

22. Install the insulator and the antenna nut. Tighten the nut to 2.3 N-m (0.23 kg-m, 20 lb.in.).

23. Tighten the lower mounting nut.

Antenna Collar Replacement





1. Remove the antenna nut with the special tool.





2. Inspect the antenna nut.

^ If the antenna nut has an O-ring, do not install a collar seal in the replacement collar.

^ If the antenna nut does not have an O-ring, you must install a collar seal in the replacement collar.





3. Disconnect the coaxial connector and the power connector from the antenna assembly. Loosen the lower mounting nut; then, remove the antenna assembly from the car.





4. Remove and discard the antenna collar.

5. Install the new antenna collar onto the antenna tube.

6. If the antenna nut did not have an O-ring on it, install a new collar seal into the antenna collar.





7. Install the antenna assembly into the car, but do not tighten the lower mounting nut at this time.

8. Connect the power connector and the coaxial connector to the antenna assembly.

9. Install the insulator and the antenna nut. Tighten the nut to 2.3 N-m (0.23 kg-m, 20 lb.in.).

10. Tighten the lower mounting nut.