Antenna Mast Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Clean the antenna periodically in order to assure proper operation of the radio and the power antenna.
- Turn the ignition to one of the following positions, depending on the vehicle line:
- ON
- RUN
- ACC
- ACCESSORY
- Turn the radio ON in order to raise the power antenna mast to the full extension.
- Dampen a soft cloth using a grease cleaning solvent such as one of the following materials:
- Mineral spirits
- Rubbing alcohol
- Tar remover
- Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt, particularly at the mast section joints.
- Turn the radio OFF and ON in order to retract and extend the antenna. Repeat Steps 2 through Step 4 at least 2 more times.