Digital Radio Antenna Replacement U2K

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.

1. Remove the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the rear assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement in Interior Trim.

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.

3. Lower the rear of the headliner.
4. Remove the antenna cable connection from above the AM/FM antenna module.
5. Remove the foam tape from the antenna cable connection.
6. Disconnect the digital radio antenna connectors (1).
7. Remove the antenna nut (2).




Important: The retainer, located on the threaded shaft of the radio antenna, was designed for assembly plant operations to retain the digital antenna to the roof before the nut 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.

8. Squeeze the retainer, located on the threaded shaft of the antenna near the base, with a pair of pliers.
9. Remove the digital radio antenna.

1. Install the digital radio antenna to the roof.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Route the wiring pigtail to the side in the slot on the antenna shaft and install the antenna nut (2) to the antenna shaft. Align the antenna pigtail to the slot in the antenna nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

3. Connect the antenna connector (1).
4. Wrap the connector with foam tape (1).
5. Install the antenna cable connection above the AM/FM antenna module.
6. Install the antenna cable hold down clips.
7. Align the headliner to the roof panel.
8. Install the rear assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement in Interior Trim.
9. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.