Radio Reception Antenna Module

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Removal

-- Remove rear headliner connector trim at rear window. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disengage connectors -1, 2 and 3- and remove them.

Fig 1: Disengage Antenna Module - Radio Reception Harness Connectors

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-- Release retaining clips -arrows- on both sides.

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Clips

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-- Carefully remove antenna module.

Installation

NOTE:

Terminals on antenna module -arrows- must not be bent and must be metallically clean so that reception problems do not result.

Fig 3: Identifying Terminals On Antenna Module

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The same applies to contact surfaces on rear window.

Install in reverse order of removal.