REPLACEMENT MAST FOR POWER ANTENNA (PROCEDURE AND P/N)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987-88 "N" CAR, 1988 PONTIAC "A" CAR, 1988 "W" AND "Y" CARS WITH U57/U75 POWER ANTENNA OPTION

A power antenna mast that has been bent or broken may be repaired using a replacement mast rather than replacing the entire power antenna assembly. A broken drive cable condition may also be repaired with a replaceable mast, but removal of the complete antenna assembly may be required to insure all pieces of the drive cable have been removed.

The following replacement masts are currently available from GMSPO.

Part Number 22535395 (Chrome Tip) - "N" Car (Buick and Oldsmobile) - "W" Car

22535396 (Black Tip) - "A" Car (Pontiac) - "N" Car (Pontiac) - "Y" Car

MAST REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the mast retaining nut with the wrench supplied with the service kit.

2. Turn the radio on to activate the antenna to the up position and remove the mast assembly.

a). Do not manually pull the mast.

b). Antenna mast contact spring located on the bottom mast section will be reused. Clean the spring with contact cleaner and set aside for later use.

3. Insert new mast and cable assembly into antenna housing, beginning with the cable.

NOTICE: THE SERRATED SIDE OF THE PLASTIC DRIVE CABLE MUST FACE THE MOTOR HOUSING OF THE ANTENNA (REAR OF THE CAR) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY.

a). Insert the drive cable into the housing and stop when resistance is felt. (Approximately 12").

b). Cycle the antenna down until cable retracts into the housing. If cable does not retract, rotate cable until the gear catches cable and begins to retract it.

4. Insert mast section into the antenna housing while the cable is retracting and reinstall the contact spring onto the mast. Make certain the flanged end of the contact spring faces upward.

5. Reinstall and tighten the antenna retaining nut.

6. Cycle the antenna several times to insure proper operation.

NOTICE: THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA MAY ONLY EXTEND OR RETRACT PARTIALLY. CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNTIL IT WILL FULLY EXTEND AND RETRACT.

Use the most applicable labour operation from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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