65 20 035 Removing and installing/renewing roof aerial

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Detach EMPTY HOUSING for roof-mounted aerial

NOTE: Diagram similar.

Release screw (1).

Remove roof-mounted aerial (2) by manoeuvring upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Roof Aerial/Antenna

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove aerial (2).

Installation note:

Do not mix up aerial/antenna connections (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Aerial/Antenna

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