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Power Antenna Mast - Replacement Procedure


Article No. 86-16-6


RADIO - POWER ANTENNA MAST REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

FORD 1985 THUNDERBIRD; 1986 FORD, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 COUGAR; 1985-86 CONTINENTAL, 1986 MERCURY, SABLE, LINCOLN TOWN CAR, MARK VII

This article is being republished to update the vehicle model years and applications.

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A power antenna mast which is bent or broken can be replaced without replacing the motor and tube assembly. Figures 3 through 6 outline a service procedure for installing a new mast.

NOTE: After replacing the antenna mast, readjust the VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio).

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E6VY-18A886-A Antenna Mast B
1985 T-Bird/Cougar, Continental 1986 Continental, Town Car, Mark VII
E6AZ-18A886-A Antenna Mast B
1986 Ford/Mercury, Taurus/Sable


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 84-19-3, 85-5-6
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"