Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The antenna lead-in cable is not removable from the wiring harness. If a new lead-in cable is being installed, leave it in the wiring harness. Install a new cable on top of the instrument panel wiring harness and secure with wire ties. Do not cut into the wiring harness to remove the existing antenna lead-in cable. Tie back or insulate the old cable ends to keep them from causing noise.

Remove the antenna base. For additional information, refer to ANTENNA BASE .
Remove both A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Sun Visors

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Remove the screws and the sun visors.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 2: Removing Sun Visor Catch Clips

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Remove the sun visor catch clips.
1. Open the tabs.
2. Remove the screws.
Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Open the covers on the passenger assist handles.

Fig 3: Opening Covers Of Passenger Assist Handles
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Using a suitable 6 mm flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the passenger assist handles.
- Rotate the screwdriver 90 degrees to release the retaining clips.
Fig 4: Using Suitable 6 mm Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Removing Passenger Assist Handles
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Carefully lower the front edge of the headliner to allow access to the antenna cable.
Disconnect the antenna cable from the clips (headliner shown removed for clarity).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Antenna Cable From Clips
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.