Manual Antenna - Installation Procedure
90audi07Subject: Manual Antenna, Installing
Model(s): All 4000 (1984-87 m.y.) / All 5000 (1984-88 m.y.)
Group: 91
Number: 90-01
Date: May 31, 1990
This circular outlines the procedure for installing a manual antenna on 4000 (1984-1987) and 5000 (1984-1988) models as a cost saving alternative to replacing the original equipment power antenna.
Install the manual antenna only on vehicles which are out of the new vehicle warranty.
Parts required
Description Part No. Quantity
Manual antenna 431 051 515 1
CAUTION
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest Information.
1 - Antenna assembly
2 - Grounding support bracket
3 - Key
4 - Spanner nut
5 - Plastic spacer
6 - Rubber grommet
7 - Lock ring
8 - Metal spacer
^ remove power antenna assembly and discard
^ install metal spacer (lower arrow) onto new antenna assembly making sure slot in spacer engages tab on antenna
^ install lock ring (upper arrow) over metal spacer so that points on lock ring face upward
^ insert antenna assembly into existing antenna hole until lock ring contacts underside of body
^ install rubber grommet, plastic spacer, and spanner nut (arrow) over antenna
CAUTION
DO NOT over-tighten spanner nut or damage to the antenna and/or car body will result.
^ position antenna vertical and tighten spanner nut
^ install grounding support bracket onto lower antenna shaft
^ install clamping screw and lock washer on bracket and hand tighten
^ position other end of support bracket on inner trunk brace
^ using an existing hole in support bracket, mount bracket to trunk brace using sheet metal screw included with antenna
^ tighten clamping screw and lock washer to secure bracket to antenna shaft
^ attach coaxial cable to antenna
^ fully extend antenna mast and check radio reception
To make manual antenna tamper-proof when not in use:
cut off small rubber grommet (arrow) from upper mast section
^ antenna mast can now be pushed fully into antenna base and can only be extended by using special key
To extend antenna:
^ insert key into top of antenna tip and rotate key 1/4 turn (90~)
^ pull key upwards to extend mast
^ remove key from mast and fully extend antenna by hand