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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 SL 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Entertainment 🢒 Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 863729 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the antenna lead from the antenna base mating socket located by the passenger's feet area.
  2. Use a wrench to loosen the antenna mast.
  3. Remove the antenna mast.
  4. Remove the right fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.

    5. Object Number: 863618 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fasteners from the antenna bracket assembly.
  6. Remove the antenna bracket assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863729 Size: SH
  1. Position the antenna bracket assembly to vehicle.
  2. Route the antenna connector through the spaceframe opening and install the coax grommet to body opening.
  3. Route the antenna base/cable to the antenna lead and connect the antenna lead to the antenna base mating socket.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the fasteners to secure the antenna bracket assembly to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the antenna bracket-to-fender fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install and tighten the antenna mast to the antenna base.
  6. Tighten the antenna mast down with a wrench.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the antenna mast-to-antenna base to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the right fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.