Radio Power Antenna Mast

Radio Power Antenna Mast:

Installing Radio Power Antenna Mast:

TOOL REQUIRED:
J 38536-A Antenna Bezel Socket

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Antenna nut (2) using J 38536-A.
Important: Do not pull antenna mast (10) by hand to remove it.
2. Antenna mast (10).
A. Tarn on ignition switch and radio.
B. Remove antenna mast (10) and contact spring (9).
^ Note orientation of serrated side of plastic cable for proper placement during installation.
Clean
^ Contact spring (9) with contact cleaner.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Refer to "Service Precautions".
NOTICE: Serrated side of plastic cable must face antenna motor. Plastic cable could be damaged if not properly oriented.

1. New antenna mast (10) into antenna housing.
A. Insert plastic cable into housing oriented as noted during removal, and stop when resistance is felt (approximately 30 cm (12 inches).
B. Tarn ignition switch to "OFF" position so that plastic cable retracts into housing and catches onto gear mechanism of drum housing.
C. If plastic cable does not retract into housing, rotate cable clockwise and/or counterclockwise until cable retracts into housing with motor operating.
2. Contact spring (9) onto antenna mast (10).
^ Make certain flanged end of contact spring (9) faces upward.
3. Antenna nut (2) using J 38536A.
Tighten
^ Antenna nut (2) to 3 N.m (34 lb. in.).
Inspect
^ Antenna operation.
- Cycle antenna several times. Antenna mast (10) may only extend or retract halfway. Continue to operate antenna until antenna mast (10) will fully extend and retract.