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Removal And Installation: Antenna: Removal

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  1. Remove the radio antenna mast (18813) from the antenna base (fixed mast type shown, 3-step telescoping type similar).
    Fig 1: Removing Radio Antenna Mast From Antenna Base
    G03890434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the antenna base.
    1. Remove the radio antenna base cap (18A927).
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Lift the antenna base.
    4. Disconnect the radio antenna lead in cable (18812) from the antenna base and remove the antenna base.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Radio Antenna Lead In Cable From Antenna Base
      G03890435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the fender splash shield.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the pushpin and remove the fender splash shield.
      Fig 3: Removing Fender Splash Shield
      G03890436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Push the (A) radio antenna lead in cable and the (B) grommet into the passenger compartment.
    Fig 4: Pushing Radio Antenna Lead
    G03890437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the instrument panel finish panel (044D70); refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  6. Remove the cowl side trim panel (02344).
  7. Locate and follow the radio antenna lead in cable from end to end, and disconnect the retainers from the wiring harness and the wiring harness trough.
  8. Remove the radio chassis; refer to AUDIO UNIT .
  9. Remove the radio antenna lead in cable.
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