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Antenna Mast - Service Manual Supplement

ELECTRICAL
EL004-02

April 16, 2002

Title:
REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT REPLACEMENT OF ANTENNA MAST

Models:
'02 SC 430

Introduction





This bulletin details the replacement procedure for the antenna mast on 2002 model year SC 430 and supplements the Repair Manual shown.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2002 model year SC 430 vehicles.





Warranty Information

Antenna Mast Replacement Procedure

1. Description of Antenna Service Mode

The antenna service mode is used as follows:
When an antenna assembly needs to be replaced for any reason, the antenna mast can be replaced by extending the antenna to the maximum length (much longer than usual).

2. Operation Procedure

NOTE:
This procedure should be performed by 2 people.

A. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK."

B. Remove the antenna nut and antenna ornament of the antenna assembly.





C. Press "AM" and "DISC" simultaneously and turn the ignition switch to "ACC." Then the radio display shows "ANT."





D. Once extended to the maximum length, the antenna mast pipe can be pulled out from the antenna assembly. At this time, leave the ignition switch in "ACC."

E. Insert the replacement antenna mast into the motor antenna assembly until it reaches the bottom.

HINT:
Orient the teeth on the antenna mast cable rearward.

F. By turning the ignition switch to "LOCK," the antenna mast is pulled in.

HINT:
^ If the cable is not properly oriented, the cable may not be pulled all the way down even though the motor works.

^ In this case, perform steps A, C, E, and F again.

G. Install the antenna ornament.

H. Tighten the antenna nut of the antenna assembly.