Antenna Mast: Service and Repair

Mast Assembly With Cable Replacement:

1. Remove the ring nut.

Mast Assembly With Cable Replacement:

2. Switch ON the radio and operate the power antenna.
3. Pull it out with the mast assembly fully extended.

Mast Assembly With The Cable Replacement:

4. With the antenna fully extended, turn the rack cable gears towards the trunk room as shown at left. Next insert the rack cable into the motor assembly.

NOTE: Be sure the rack cable tip is straight before inserting it into the motor assembly. If the tip is not straight, correct as shown.

Mast Assembly With Cable Replacement:

5. Turn the rack cable gears toward the rear of the vehicle (900 to the right) and engage the cable with the motor gears.

NOTE: Pull the rack cable up gently. The rack cable gears are not engaged with the motor gears if the cable comes out smoothly. If the gears are not engaged. check the cable tip again to be sure it is straight, then repeat (4) and (5).

6. Raise the antenna pole vertically. Switch OFF the radio switch and wind in the rack cable. Insert the antenna pole to the motor side as the cable is being wound in.