Removal And Installation: Antenna

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The antenna is a conductive trace integral to the rear window glass and can be repaired, but not installed separately. For removal and installation of the back glass, Refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR . For repair procedures, Refer to ANTENNA GRID WIRE REPAIR .

NOTE: Antenna cable is not serviceable, it comes with the interior harness.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM .
Remove the LH and RH rear quarter panel trim panels. For additional information, Refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
Lower the rear of the headliner.
Remove the components in the order indicated in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Sequence Of Antenna Components
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.