Antenna: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. DISCONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
a. Remove the radio and disconnect the antenna cable.
b. Disconnect the antenna cable from the 4 clamps.




2. REMOVE ANTENNA NUT AND ORNAMENT
3. w/o Wheel Opening Extension: REMOVE FENDER LINER
Remove the clips and fender liner.




4. w/ Wheel Opening Extension: REMOVE FENDER LINER
a. Remove the 3 clips.
b. Pull the fender liner.

HINT: The following operations should be done by the 2 persons.




5. REMOVE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
a. Auto Antenna models:
Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and antenna assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation Is In the reverse order of removal.

REPLACEMENT

1. Auto Antenna Models: REMOVE ANTENNA ROD

HINT: Do 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, FM" buttons on the radio receiver, and simultaneously turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.

HINT:
- The rod will extend fully and be released form 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. Auto Antenna Models: 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 antenna approx. 300 mm (11.8 in.).

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






HINT:
- If the ignition switch is already in "LOCK" position, do step 1(c) first, then turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
- 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.