Traffic Data Antenna -R173-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

The connectors -1- for the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- are located on the roof crossmember, behind the left sun visor. The flat band cable -2- is routed on the roof crossmember. The headliner must be removed in order to remove the flat band cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Connectors Of Traffic Data Antenna

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

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors Of Traffic Data Antenna

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Traffic Data Antenna -R173- removal:

A safety piece -2- secures the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- -1- to its bracket -3-. The bracket is glued to the windshield -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Safety Piece

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-- Remove the safety piece -2- with a small screwdriver.

Fig 4: Identifying Safety Piece

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-- Remove the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- -1- from the retainer -3-.