65 20 300 Removing and installing/replacing bumper aerial (FM)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL

Disconnect plug connection (1) on aerial amplifier (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection On Aerial Amplifier

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Unclip FM aerial (1) from left bumper carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying FM Aerial And Left Bumper Carrier

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Unclip FM aerial (1) from holders on bumper guide (2).

Feed FM aerial (1) out of penetration (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure FM aerial is laid correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying FM Aerial And Bumper Guide

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