Antenna: Service and Repair

Antenna Ground Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim . Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove 15 retaining bolts from the antenna ground plate.




4. Disconnect the electrical lead to the ground plate.
5. Remove the antenna ground plate from the vehicle.




6. Remove the retaining screws that secure the antenna modules to the antenna ground plate and remove the 2 antenna modules from the ground plate.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Install the 2 antenna modules to the antenna ground plate with the retaining screws.

Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).





2. Position the ground plate to the rear compartment lid and connect the electrical lead to the ground plate.




3. Install 15 retaining bolts to the antenna ground plate.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the rear compartment lid trim . Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Close the rear compartment lid.