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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1440885  Size: SH
  1. Push the antenna mast boot (2) up in order to access the antenna mast (1) for removal.
  2. Remove the antenna mast (1).
  3. Remove the intake air duct screws (3).
  4. Remove the intake air duct.

  5. Object Number: 1440896  Size: SH
  6. Remove the antenna base screws (1).
  7. Remove the passenger kick panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the antenna base/cable from the instrument panel (I/P) extension cable.
  9. 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.

  10. Attach a piece of wire or string to the antenna cable end at the kick panel.
  11. Remove the antenna cable/base (2) from the vehicle, leave the mechanics wire or string with the body.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1440896  Size: SH
  1. Attach the mechanics wire or string, used during removal, to the replacement antenna base/cable (2).
  2. Seat the body pass through grommet.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the antenna base screws (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 7.5 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1440893  Size: SH
  6. Connect the cable to the I/P extension cable.
  7. Install the passenger kick panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement .
  8. Install the intake air duct.
  9. Install the intake air duct screws.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

  11. Install the antenna mast.
  12. Seat the antenna mast boot.