Removal
REMOVAL
DOMESTIC
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the antenna mast (1).
3. Remove cover (2).
4. Remove mounting nut (3).
5. Remove bezel adapter.
6. Remove right kick panel trim.
7. Disconnect antenna body and cable from the instrument panel cable. Attach a wire or string (approximately 2 feet in length) to the cable to aid in installation of the new cable.
8. Remove the upper fender mounting bolts. Loosen the two fender mounting bolts located near the upper door hinge.
9. Carefully pull fender out to access the antenna body and cable. Pull cable up through the opening with wire attached.
EXPORT
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 airbag deployment and possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the assist handles on the right side of the headliner.
3. Remove the right side visor.
4. Remove the A-pillar trim.
5. Lower headliner as necessary to access antenna cable (1).
6. Disconnect antenna cable from antenna module (2).
7. Remove antenna cable from roof panel by pulling on retaining clips.
8. Disconnect antenna cable from instrument panel antenna cable by disconnecting the antenna connector.