Radio, Telephone, Navigation System Antenna R52 , Avant, removing and installing

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The Radio, Telephone, Navigation System Antenna R52 antenna wires are routed differently. The antenna wires for Navigation System with CD Drive Control Module J401 and Satellite Radio R146 are routed to the left up to the devices in the base mount at the left of the luggage compartment while the Telephone Antenna R65 is placed on the right D-pillar.

Turn off all electrical components.
Remove ignition key.

Removing

Remove roof end trim → - 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
Remove left and right D-pillar trim → - 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
Remove Luggage Compartment Light W3 → - 96 LIGHTS, SWITCHES - INTERIOR, ANTI-THEFT .
Remove left luggage compartment trim → - 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .

Lower the rear molded headliner → - 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .

Fig 1: Identifying Telephone Antenna R65 Wire On Right D-Pillar

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Disconnect antenna wiring connection - arrow - at right of D-pillar.
Loosen antenna wires up to devices in base mount.

Fig 2: Locating Nut

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Remove nut - arrow - (6 Nm).
Remove Radio, Telephone, Navigation System Antenna R52 upward from roof.

Installing

Install in reverse order.

The washer under the Radio, Telephone, Navigation System Antenna R52 nut has a cut-out through which the antenna wires must be guided.