Coupling Replacement - Antenna Outer
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: A new cellular communication antenna design was introduced during the 2002 model year. The early 2002 and past model cellular communication antenna parts are not interchangeable. The inner and outer antenna coupling and the antenna mast can not be interchanged between designs. If the parts from the two designs are interchanged the performance of the cellular communication system will be adversely affected.
The antenna and coupling designs can be identified visually:
^ Early 2002 and previous model cellular communication antennas (1) can be identified by the round shape on the antenna tip.
^ The new 2002 cellular communication antenna (4) can be identified by a cylindrical, slightly tapered shape on the antenna tip.
^ Early production, and previous model cellular communication antenna inner coupling (2) can be identified by the bevel on all four sides of the inner antenna coupling.
^ The new design cellular communication antenna inner coupling (6) can be recognized square cut sides with rounded edges.
^ Early production, and previous model cellular communication antenna outer coupling (3) can be recognized by horizontal grooves cut in the outer coupling.
^ The new design cellular communication antenna outer coupling (5) can be recognized by the smooth surface of the outer antenna coupling.
^ To obtain maximum adhesion between the new mobile antenna couplings and the glass surface, the 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. Otherwise the new couplings may come 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. Install the inner coupling first if both the inner and the outer coupling are to be replaced.
NOTE: If you use a razor blade or other sharp tool in order to remove the adhesives or foreign objects from the inside of the rear window, use the blade carefully. Damage to the grid lines may result.
2. Use a small wide-bladed plastic tool to cut the double back tape material while lifting up on the outer antenna coupling.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Clean back glass with alcohol wipe.
2. Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
3. Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter P/N 12378555 (Canadian P/N 88901239) 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:
^ Align the inner and the outer antenna couplings.
^ Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.
4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the outer antenna coupling.
5. Align the outer antenna coupling to the inner antenna coupling.
6. Press firmly on all 4 corners, and the center in order to ensure proper adhesion of the antenna outer coupling (5) to the back glass (4).
Hold pressure on the outer coupling (2) for 10 to 30 seconds.
7. Ensure that no gaps occur between the couplings (5,2) and the back glass (4).