84 50 035 Replacing multiband telephone antenna

Special Tools Required: 

• 00 9 317
• 51 3 050

Mark position of multiband telephone antenna (1) as illustrated with aid of a strip of adhesive tape (2).

Fig 1: Marking Position Of Multiband Telephone Antenna (1) As Illustrated With Aid Of A Strip Of Adhesive Tape (2)

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Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left.

Release knurled nut and disconnect antenna plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Knurled Nut And Disconnecting Antenna Plug Connection (1)

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Detach rubber grommet (1) and remove disconnected antenna lead from luggage compartment.

Installation: 

Make sure rubber grommet (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Ensuring Rubber Grommet (1) Is Correctly Seated

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Pull antenna lead up to multiband telephone antenna out of window seal.

Carefully heat car roof in antenna area with a hot air blower (max. 50°C).

Slowly lift off multiband telephone antenna (1) from rear window with special 00 9 317.

Fig 4: Lifting Off Multiband Telephone Antenna From Rear Window

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Do not under any circumstances treat adhesive residue with scratching, sanding or paint-dissolving materials.

Remove adhesive residue with spirit only; remove larger residues with adhesive remover (from EPC).

Installation: 

If necessary, remove adhesive coating of antenna lead (1) with adhesive remover (from EPC).

Fig 5: Removing Adhesive Coating Of Antenna Lead (1) With Adhesive Remover

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Insert antenna lead (1) to approx. 15 cm length from center of car with special tool 51 3 050 under window seal.

Lay remaining antenna lead (1) in window seal only after multiband telephone antenna (2) has been stuck on.

Lay antenna lead (1) so as to avoid kinking, scuffing and crushing.

Make sure window seal is correctly seated.

Installation: 

Temperature of car roof and multiband telephone antenna must be at least 18°C.

Clean bonding surface on car roof with spirit and allow to dry (drying time at least 1 minute).

Then dot touch bonding surface after this point.

Detach protective film of multiband telephone antenna (1).

Attach multiband telephone antenna (1) centrally from rear to roof edge and then place in position.

Fig 6: Attaching Multiband Telephone Antenna Centrally From Rear To Roof Edge And Place In Position

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Check correct position in accordance with marking (2), correct if necessary.

Press down telephone antenna (1) at small intervals (1 -2 cm) all round with firm thumb pressure.