Antenna connector cable, replacing

Example:

Fig 1: Assembly Overview Of Antenna Wire

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Faulty antenna cable from radio to antenna

The following are required for repair purposes:

1. Adapter wire for connection to radio; length approx. 30 cm
2. Connecting wire; available in various lengths
3. Adapter wire for connection to antenna; length approx. 30 cm

• Disconnect electrical connections of faulty antenna cable from devices.
• Determine routing of faulty antenna cable in vehicle and measure out overall length of antenna connection to be replaced in vehicle.

Total length of antenna connection = length of adapter leads - 1  - and - 3  - required as well as connecting wire - 2  -.

• Subtract 60 cm from total length of antenna connection measured to calculate required length of connecting wire needed.
• Procure the necessary adapter leads and connecting wire in the calculated length as genuine replacement parts.
• Cut connectors off faulty antenna cable.

• Leave remains of faulty antenna cable in vehicle.

• Connect adapter leads to units in vehicle.
• Fit connectors with a piece of foam sheathing to prevent rattling noise.
• Lay and secure connecting wire parallel to old antenna cable.

• Attach connecting wire to adapter leads.
• To prevent rattling noise, apply a suitable piece of foam sheathing to antenna connectors.
• Check operation.