Contents: A common antenna dream ↓ Mesh type antenna ↓
A common antenna dream
1. Unscrew the antenna mast from the base (Fig. 12.1).
Fig. 12.1. To remove the antenna mast from its base, simply unscrew it
Antenna base
2. Remove the antenna mast (Fig. 12.1).
3. Working inside the vehicle, remove the right front pillar trim panel (Fig. 12.3) and the right footwell panel (for information on removing these trim panels, refer to Chapter 11).
Fig. 12.3. Using a trim remover or a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry and remove the right front pillar trim panel (if you are going to use a screwdriver, wrap the head with tape to protect the plastic trim)
4. Disconnect the electrical connector that connects the cable coming from the base of the antenna to the cable that passes through the bulkhead (Fig. 12.4).
Fig. 12.4. This electrical connector connects the cable coming from the antenna base to the antenna cable that passes through the bulkhead. To disconnect the connector, unplug it from the support bracket (1), cut the tape (2) wrapped around it, then press the locking tab (3) and disconnect the connector. Then pull the antenna base cable out of the clamp (4)
5. Remove the castle nut from the top of the antenna base (Fig. 12.5).
Fig. 12.5. To disconnect the antenna base from the wing, unscrew the root nut. There are special wrenches for this purpose that can be purchased at an auto parts store, but you can use a pair of pliers with long, narrow jaws
6. Loosen the nuts securing the right front wheel. Raise the front of the car and place reliable supports underneath it. Remove the wheel.
Caution: If the vehicle is equipped with electronically controlled air suspension, turn off the height control switch before raising the vehicle.
7. Remove the right wheel arch liner (see chapter 11).
8. Locate the bottom of the antenna base (Fig. 12.8). Carefully pull the antenna base cable through the grommet.
Fig. 12.8. To remove the antenna base (A), pull the antenna cable through the sealing bushing (B) and unscrew the sensor bracket nut (C). When installing the antenna base assembly, do not forget to secure the ground drive to the nut
9. Using a flashlight, insert the antenna base cable through the grommet and feed it up through the right corner of the vehicle interior, between the edge of the dashboard and the A-pillar (Fig. 12.9).
Fig. 12.9. Using a flashlight, insert the antenna base cable through the grommet (A), feed it up between the bulkhead tap and the front pillar (B), and then through the clamp on the front pillar (C) (the front panel has been removed for clarity)
10. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Antenna cable between the antenna and the radio receiver
11. Remove the front panel assembly (see chapter 11).
12. Study the antenna cable layout. Make a sketch if necessary.
13. Release the antenna cable from the clip on the back of the front panel.
14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that the cable is routed correctly and all clamps are installed.
Mesh type antenna
15. Some of the vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with an antenna, which is a wire mesh attached to the rear window glass. If your vehicle is equipped with such an antenna and you have problems with its operation, you can repair the antenna mesh using the same technology used to repair the rear window heating mesh (see paragraph 14).