Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement (Convertible)

Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement (Convertible)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the right front instrument panel (I/P) closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.

2. Remove the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement Carpet Retainer Replacement.





3. Locate the plastic cover on the pillar to door pass-through. Pull it back and disconnect the digital antenna cable connector and cut it off on the body side of the harness.

4. Loosen the left side door mechanical release lever and set it aside. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Remove the left lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.

6. Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement Carpet Retainer Replacement.

7. Remove the left front I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.





8. Locate the plastic cover on the pillar to door pass-through. Pull it back and disconnect the digital antenna cable connector and cut it off on the body side of the harness.

9. Remove the folding top storage compartment lid extension. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Extension Outer Panel Replacement Folding Top Stowage Compartment Extension Outer Panel Replacement.





10. Disconnect digital antenna cable connectors from digital receiver and cut off on body side of harness.

Installation Procedure

1. Move to center of the I/P area and route a piece of mechanic's wire behind the I/P center console area. Attach the right side of the new antenna cable to the mechanic's wire on the left side of the I/P with a piece of tape and pull the wire through the center I/P center console area to the right side of the I/P. Follow the approximate routing of the old antenna cable when placing mechanic's wire.





2. Push the new connector through the plastic seal on the right side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the right side of I/P.





3. Push the new connector through plastic seal on the left side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the left side of the I/P.





4. Route the new cable alongside the old cable as closely as possible following left side of the vehicle to the digital receiver. Reconnect it to the receiver. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new cable.

5. Install the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement Carpet Retainer Replacement.

6. Install the right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.

7. Install the left I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.

8. Install the left lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.

9. Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement Carpet Retainer Replacement.

10. Install the left side door mechanical release lever. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement Service and Repair.

11. Install the folding top storage compartment extension. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Extension Outer Panel Replacement Folding Top Stowage Compartment Extension Outer Panel Replacement.