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

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The antenna wires are placed on the left and right D-pillars.

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 Rear Courtesy Light W43 → - 96 LIGHTS, SWITCHES - INTERIOR, ANTI-THEFT .
Lower the rear molded headliner → - 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Antenna Wiring Connection At Right Of D-Pillar

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Disconnect antenna wiring connection - arrow - at right of D-pillar.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Antenna Wiring Connection At Left Of D-Pillar

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Disconnect antenna wiring connection - arrow - at left of D-pillar.
Loosen antenna wires up to Radio, Telephone, Navigation System Antenna R52.

Fig 3: 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.