Antenna: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel to gain access to the antenna. Refer to in Trunk/Liftgate.
2. Remove the antenna mast (2) from the antenna mounting spacer (3).
3. Disconnect the antenna lead-in from the antenna bracket (1).
4. Remove the screws from the antenna bracket (1).
5. Remove the antenna bracket from the antenna mounting spacer (3) and the wheelhouse pinchweld flange.
6. Remove the antenna mounting spacer (3) from the quarter panel by pulling out, and using a soapy lubricant to aid in the removal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Apply a soapy lubricant to the antenna mounting spacer (3) and quarter panel to aid in the installation of the antenna mounting spacer (3).
2. Install the antenna mounting spacer (3) to the quarter panel.
3. Connect the antenna lead-in to the antenna (1).
4. Install the antenna bracket (1) to the antenna mounting spacer (3) until fully seated while aiming the antenna bracket to the upper hole in the pinchweld flange of the inner wheelhouse.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the screws to the antenna bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the antenna bracket screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Install the antenna mast (2) to the antenna base.
7. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel