Antenna: Service and Repair

ANTENNA ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


1. REMOVE ANTENNA ROD

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







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







c. Press the "AM" button 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 as "ACC".

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

2. 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 front of the vehicle.







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

HINT:
- 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.