Antenna Module On Upper Side Windows, Removing And Installing

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The left and right antenna modules are installed and removed in the same way.

Removing:

Perform the Following Steps:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the harness connectors -arrows- from the antenna module.

Fig 1: Antenna Module Harness Connectors

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NOTE:

Be especially careful when doing this because the wire and harness connector are extremely sensitive to mechanical stress.

If the wire connection between the antenna module and side window is damaged, the side window must be replaced. It is not possible to repair the wiring connection.

-- Remove the screw -arrow- from the antenna module.

Fig 2: Antenna Module Screw

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-- Slide the antenna module in the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Slide Antenna Module

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-- Remove the antenna module in the direction of -arrow-.

If several antenna modules are removed, mark the assignment of the individual antenna modules to their installation location.

Fig 4: Antenna Module In The -Direction Of The Arrow-.

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Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal.