Antenna Mast: Service and Repair

FIXED ANTENNA

Tool Required:

^ J 28641 Antenna Bezel Socket






Remove or Disconnect


1. Antenna mast (1) from antenna base assembly (4).
^ Mask front edge of right door with tape
^ Loosen fixed-mast antenna bezel nut (2), using J 28641:
2. Door jamb to antenna base assembly attaching screw (7).
3. Antenna lead (5)
^ Raise and suitably support vehicle.
4. Rear wheelhouse panel screws and bolts from right front fender (8)
^ Pull out lower edge of wheelhouse panel and block with wood to gain access to antenna base assembly (4).
5. Fixed-mast antenna nut (2), using J 28641, and bezel (3). Antenna base assembly (4).
6. Antenna base assembly






Install or Connect


1. Antenna base assembly (4), antenna bezel nut (2) and bezel (3), loosely.
^ Align antenna base assembly (4) to right front fender (8) and secure with door jamb-to-antenna base assembly attaching screw (7.)

Tighten

- Attaching screw (7) to 6 Nm (53 lb. in.).
- Antenna bezel nut (2) to 5 Nm (44 lb. in.), using J 28641.

^ Unblock wheelhouse panel.

2. Wheelhouse panel bolts and screws.

Tighten

- Bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.).
- Screws to 10 Nm (89 lb. in.).

^ Lower vehicle.

3. Antenna lead (5).
4. Antenna mast (1) in antenna base assembly (4).
^ Remove masking tape from front edge of right door.