Antenna, Remote Start: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly

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The Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly consists of an electrical connection to the WIN (1), a length of coax cable (2), two mounting clips (3) and (4), and a control module/antenna (5).

Fig 2: Locating Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly

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The control module (1) is located behind the instrument panel cluster. The module electrical connector plugs into the WIN at the right side of the steering column.

Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
Remove steering column trim panel (knee blocker).
Remove steering column shrouds.
Remove IP cluster bezel.
Remove IP cluster and its three connectors.

Fig 3: Remote Start Module & Screws
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Remove two module mounting screws (2) from module (1).

Fig 4: Remote Start Coax Mounting Clip
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Using a pair of long needle hose pliers, disengage coax cable retainer clip (2) from IP.

Fig 5: WIN & Remote Start Coax Connector
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Disconnect coax cable electrical connector (1) at WIN (2).
Remove remote module assembly.