For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Install the inner coupling first if both the inner and the outer couplings are to be replaced. Refer to Mobile Telephone Antenna Inner Coupling Replacement .
- Use a small wide-bladed plastic tool to cut the double back tape material while lifting up on the outer antenna coupling.
Important:
| • | To obtain maximum adhesion between the new mobile antenna couplings and the glass surface, the couplings and the glass must be kept dry and above 15°C (60°F) during the installation and for the 24 hours immediately following the installation. Otherwise the new couplings may come off. |
| • | Do not attempt to reinstall the original cellular couplings using any type of glue, adhesive tapes, etc. Doing so may eliminate the cellular signal transfer through the glass and reduce the maximum performance of the system, including the air bag deployment notification. |
Notice: If you use a razor blade or other sharp tool in order to remove the adhesives or foreign objects from the inside of the rear window, use the blade carefully. Damage to the grid lines may result.
Installation Procedure
- Clean the back glass with an alcohol wipe.
- Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
- Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter P/N 12378555 (P/N 88901239 in Canada) to the back glass in the area where you will install the antenna coupling. Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label.
- Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the outer antenna coupling.
- Align the outer antenna coupling to the inner antenna coupling.
- Press firmly on all 4 corners and on the center of the antenna outer coupling (5) in order to ensure proper adhesion to the back glass (4). Hold pressure on the outer coupling (5) for 10-30 seconds.
- Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (5,2) and the back glass (4).
Important:
| • | Align the inner and the outer antenna couplings. |
| • | Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling. |
