Mobile Telephone Antenna Replacement Utility
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the coaxial
cable from the cell antenna base.
- Remove the cell antenna base from the glass, by using a wide-bladed
plastic tool between the glass and the antenna base.
- Remove the antenna mast
from the outside of the antenna base.
- Remove all residue by using a razor blade and isopropyl alcohol.
Installation Procedure
Important: The adhesion promoter must be used to assure adequate bonding of the
base.
To obtain maximum adhesion between the new antenna base and the glass
surface, the base and the glass must be kept dry and above 15°C (60°F)
during the installation. Allow 6 to 8 hours at 15°C (60°F) for the
adhesive to cure after installation.
Do not use any type of glue, adhesive tapes, etc. to reinstall the original
antenna base. Doing so may eliminate the cellular signal to transfer
through the glass and reduce the maximum performance of the system, including
the air bag deployment notification.
- Clean the glass at the installation location inside and outside with
an alcohol wipe.
Important: Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter P/N 12378555 (88901239 in Canada)
to the area where you will install the antenna base. Follow the Glass Adhesion
Promoter instructions on the product label.
- Install the new antenna
base to the outside of the glass so that measurement (a) is 12 mm
(0.47 in) and measurement (b) is 215 mm (8.5 in) rearward
of the third pillar.
- Install the new antenna base to the inside of the glass so that
measurement (a) is 12 mm (0.47 in) and measurement (b) is
215 mm (8.5 in) rearward of the third pillar.
- Connect the coaxial cable to the cell antenna base.