Removal Procedure
- Push the antenna mast boot (2) up in order to access the antenna mast (1) for removal.
- Remove the antenna mast (1).
- Remove the intake air duct screws (3).
- Remove the intake air duct.
- Remove the antenna base screws (1).
- Remove the passenger kick panel. Refer to
Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement
.
- Disconnect the antenna base/cable from the instrument panel (I/P) extension cable.
Important: Attach a piece of mechanics wire or string to the antenna cable before the cable is removed from the body to ease installation and ensure proper routing after the cable/antenna base is replaced.
- Attach a piece of wire or string to the antenna cable end at the kick panel.
- Remove the antenna cable/base (2) from the vehicle, leave the mechanics wire or string with the body.
Installation Procedure
- Attach the mechanics wire or string, used during removal, to the replacement antenna base/cable (2).
- Seat the body pass through grommet.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the antenna base screws (1).
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 7.5 N·m (71 lb in).
- Connect the cable to the I/P extension cable.
- Install the passenger kick panel. Refer to
Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement
.
- Install the intake air duct.
- Install the intake air duct screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).
- Install the antenna mast.
- Seat the antenna mast boot.