Instrument Panel Antenna Cable: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Tie the end of the cord or twine that was used during instrument panel antenna cable removal securely to the connector on the end of the antenna coaxial cable being installed into the instrument panel. This cord will be used to pull or "fish" the cable back into position.
- Using the cord or twine, pull the antenna cable through the radio receiver opening from under the instrument panel.
- Install the radio receiver onto the instrument panel.
- Engage the instrument panel antenna cable to the retainer clip on the lower instrument panel support and on the glove box opening.
- Untie the cord or twine from the instrument panel half of the antenna coaxial cable connector.
- Reach under the instrument panel outboard of the glove box to access and reconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.