Notice: Use care when removing and installing the headliner. If reusing the headliner lay the headliner down flat on a clean surface. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the rear of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

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Body Wiring Harness Assembly

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Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Location Base Expansion Sleeve

3

Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Location Base Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

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Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Location Base Assembly

Notice: DO NOT apply paint or clear coat to the antenna. This will damage the function of the antenna, causing poor reception or loss of signal reception.

Procedure

Disconnect the antenna connectors.

Tip
The retainer, located on the shaft of the radio antenna, was designed for assembly plant operations to retain the digital antenna to the roof before the bolt is installed. If the retainer on the radio antenna is broken or damaged during service of the antenna, the antenna will still operate as designed and should be reused.