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Cable - One Piece: Removal

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  1. Remove the radio chassis. For additional information, refer to AUDIO UNIT .
  2. Position the antenna lead-in cable.
    1. Open the glove box door.
    2. Release the tabs and lower the glove box to the full open position.
    3. Disconnect the antenna lead-in cable wire clip.
    4. Push the rubber grommet through the sheet metal and feed the antenna lead-in cable through the hole.
      Fig 1: Positioning Antenna Lead-In Cable
      G03277155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the radio antenna mast.
    • Remove the radio antenna mast by turning it counterclockwise.
      Fig 2: Removing Radio Antenna Mast
      G03277156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Unsnap and remove the radio antenna base cap.
    Fig 3: Removing Radio Antenna Base Cap
    G03277157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the antenna base and lead-in cable assembly.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the antenna base and lead-in cable assembly.
      Fig 4: Removing Antenna Base And Lead-In Cable Assembly
      G03277158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position aside the antenna lead-in cable.
    1. Lift out the antenna base.
    2. Disconnect the lead-in cable.
    3. Push the rubber grommet through the sheet metal and feed the antenna lead-in cable through the hole.
      Fig 5: Removing Antenna Base
      G03277159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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