65 20 110 Removing and installing/replacing aerial amplifier (diversity)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Feed out storage compartment (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment And Rivets

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Release screw (1).

Remove aerial amplifier (3).

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

If necessary, disconnect further plug connections.

Fig 2: Identifying Aerial Amplifier With Plug Connection And Mounting Screws

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