For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the right front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
- Remove the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement.
- Disconnect the radio antenna cable (1) from the extension cable.
- Remove the grommet from the hinge pillar in an outbound direction.
- Attach a mechanics wire to the to the antenna cable (1).
- Remove the antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement.
- Remove the screws retaining the antenna base.
- Remove the grommet (1) and cable from the routing hole.
- Remove the antenna cable from the vehicle.
- Leave the mechanics wire in place for assembly purposes.
Installation Procedure
- Attach the mechanics wire to the end of the antenna cable.
- Pull on the mechanics wire to route the cable and grommet (1) through the hinge pillar.
- Install the screws retaining the antenna base.
- Install the antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement.
- Remove the mechanics wire from the antenna cable (1).
- Install the grommet to the hinge pillar.
- Connect the radio antenna cable (1) to the extension cable.
- Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement.
- Install the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
- Install the right front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).
