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Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Roof mounted antenna

1. Carefully lower the rear of the headliner.
   Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. • Remove the audio unit antenna retaining bolt and retainer.
     Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     
   • Remove the audio unit antenna.
     

FM2 Diversity antenna

1. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     
   • Remove the bolt and the FM2 diversity antenna.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Installation

Existing roof mounted antenna and FM2 Diversity antenna

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

Replacement roof mounted antenna

1. • Do not remove the antenna bolt. Insert the antenna pigtail and base mounting stud through the roof hole, gently push down on the antenna base until an audible click is heard.
     
   • Connect the electrical connectors.
     

1. Install the headliner.
   Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).