Cellular Communications/Digital Radio Antenna Replacement

Cellular Communications/Digital Radio Antenna Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the front portion of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab) (Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab))Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab) (Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab))Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab) (Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab)).




2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the digital radio antenna assembly.
3. Remove the retaining bolt and retainer from the antenna.
4. Squeeze the plastic retainer to release the antenna assembly from the roof panel.
5. Using an upward motion, remove the antenna assembly from the roof.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the antenna assembly to the top of the roof.
2. Lower the antenna assembly to the roof panel, ensuring the anti-rotation pin is properly indexed.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the retainer and retainer bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

4. Connect the antenna electrical connectors.
5. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab) (Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab))Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab) (Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab))Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab) (Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab)).