Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the antenna dual cable strap to the vehicle.
- Beginning from the right side, align and secure the antenna dual cable strap retaining clips to the rear compartment flange.
- Install the right rear wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Rear End.
- Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the antenna short braided ground strap (2), then the antenna dual cable strap (1) to the rear fascia retaining stud.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.NOTE: Do NOT twist or damage the ground straps when you tighten the retaining nut.
- Install the nut retaining the straps to the rear fascia retaining stud.
Tighten
Tighten the fixed antenna short braided ground strap and dual cable strap retaining nut to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).
- Connect the antenna ground connector to the rear body wiring harness.
- Install both of the right tail lamps.
- Install the screws retaining both of the right tail lamps.
Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the left inner tail lamp.
- Install the screws retaining the left inner tail lamp.
Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).