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Antenna Control Module: Service and Repair

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the headliner as necessary to access antenna module (1).
3. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the antenna module.
4. Disconnect the antenna module connector from the integral antenna.

Antenna Module:




5. Remove the mounting fasteners and the antenna module.
6. Disconnect the coax lead from the antenna module.

INSTALLATION
1. Plug coax into antenna module.
2. Position antenna module onto right side upper roof rail and install screws.
3. Connect antenna module lead to the integral antenna.
4. Connect battery power supply lead to antenna module.
5. Install headliner.
6. Connect battery negative cable.