Antenna, Radio: Service and Repair
Satellite Tuner Antenna
Removing
CAUTION!
• Switch off all electrical consumers.
• Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Remove upper rear window trim and both C-pillar trim
- Remove both rear grab handles at roof.
- Carefully lower molded headliner slightly in rear area.
Depending on system, the Satellite Tuner Antenna ( R172) uses either 2 or 4 antenna cables. These are fastened to the roof cross-member.
- Remove foam pad - 5 -.
- Disconnect electrical connections - 1 - through - 4 - and set aside antenna cables.
- Remove nut - 2 - (7 Nm) and remove roof antenna.
- Disconnect electrical connections in antenna cables/wires and remove roof antenna.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
• When installing roof antenna, ensure seal is seated properly. Both guide tabs of seal must align with holes - arrows - in antenna base.
• When inserting roof antenna, make sure antenna wires - 1 - are routed correctly through the wire pass-through in mounting nut - 2 -.