Antenna: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Antenna Rod:
REMOVE ANTENNA ROD

HINT: Perform this operation with the battery negative (-) cable connected to the battery terminal.




a. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
b. Remove the antenna nut.





c. Press the "AM" and "CD" buttons on the radio receiver and simultaneously turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.

HINT:
- The rod will extend fully and be released from the motor antenna.
- After removing the antenna rod, leave the ignition switch at "ACC."





NOTE: To prevent body damage when the antenna rod is released, hold the rod while it comes out.

2. Antenna Cord:

REMOVE ANTENNA CORD
a. Remove the following parts:
- Instrument panel assembly
- Right front pillar garnish
- Roof headlining
- Roof side inner garnish
- Right center pillar garnish
- Right rear pillar garnish
- Package tray trim
- Room partition trim
- Luggage compartment RH cover
- Luggage compartment trim front cover

b. Remove the antenna cord from the motor antenna and glass printed antenna.
c. Disconnect the connectors shown in the illustration.
d. Remove the clips and antenna cord assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ANTENNA ROD




a. Insert the cable of the rod until it reaches the bottom.

HINT:
- When inserting the cable, the teeth on the cable must face toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Insert the cable approx. 400 mm (15.75 in.)

b. Wind the cable to retract the rod by running the ignition switch to "LOCK" position.





HINT:
- If the ignition switch is already in "LOCK" position, perform step 1.
- In case the cable is not wound, twist it, as shown in the illustration.
- Even if the rod has not retracted fully, install the antenna nut and inspect the antenna rod operation.
It will finally retract fully.

c. Inspect the antenna rod operation by pushing the radio wave band select buttons.


2. INSTALL ANTENNA CORD
To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse.