Coupling Replacement - Antenna Inner

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
^ To obtain maximum adhesion between the new mobile antenna couplings and the glass surface the mobile antenna couplings and the glass must be kept dry and above 15°C (60°F) during the installation and for the 24 hours immediately following the installation. Not keeping the vehicle dry and above the temperature listed for 24 hours can result in the new cellular antenna exterior coupling or inner coupling coming off.
^ Do not attempt to reinstall the original cellular antenna exterior coupling or inner coupling using any type of glue, adhesive tapes, etc. Doing so may eliminate the cellular signal transfer through the glass and reduce the maximum performance of the system, including the air bag deployment notification.




1. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the mobile communication antenna inner coupling.
2. Using a small wide-bladed plastic tool to cut the double back tape material while lifting up on the inner antenna coupling.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Clean the inside of the back glass with alcohol wipe.
2. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
3. Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter P/N 12378555 USA or P/N 88901239 in Canada, to the back glass in the area the antenna coupling is to be installed.
Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label.

IMPORTANT:
^ The RF connections for the inner antenna coupling should run parallel to the defogger gridline.
^ Ensure the inner and outer antenna couplings are aligned.
^ Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.




4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the inner antenna coupling.
5. Align the inner antenna coupling to the 4 locating marks on the back glass, above the defogger gridline, or to the exterior coupling if the exterior coupling is already installed.




6. Press firmly on all 4 corners, and the center in order to ensure proper adhesion of the antenna inner coupling (2) to the back glass (4).
Hold pressure on the inner coupling (2) for 10 to 30 seconds.
7. Ensure there are not any gaps between the couplings (5, 2) and the back glass (4).
8. Connect the coaxial cable to the inner coupling (2).