Traffic Data Antenna, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Set the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

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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-- Lower the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, LOWERING .

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors Of Traffic Data Antenna

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.

Traffic Data Antenna -R173- removal:

A securing piece -2- secures the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- -1- in 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 bracket -3-.