Antenna Cable Replacement
Antenna Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the right front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement (Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement).
2. Remove the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side).
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement).
4. Disconnect the radio antenna cable (1) from the extension cable.
5. Remove the grommet from the hinge pillar in an outbound direction.
6. Attach a mechanics wire to the to the antenna cable (1).
7. Remove the antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the screws retaining the antenna base.
9. Remove the grommet (1) and cable from the routing hole.
10. Remove the antenna cable from the vehicle.
11. Leave the mechanics wire in place for assembly purposes.
Installation Procedure
1. Attach the mechanics wire to the end of the antenna cable.
2. Pull on the mechanics wire to route the cable and grommet (1) through the hinge pillar.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the screws retaining the antenna base.
Tighten the screws to 7.5 Nm (66 lb in).
4. Install the antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the mechanics wire from the antenna cable (1).
6. Install the grommet to the hinge pillar.
7. Connect the radio antenna cable (1) to the extension cable.
8. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement).
9. Install the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side).
10. Install the right front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement (Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement).