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 it 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 .
Remove the 4 screws and the sun visors.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 1: Locating Sun Visor Screws
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Remove the sun visor catch clips.
1. Open the tabs.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
  NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Sun Visor Catch Clips
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Open the covers on the passenger assist handles.

Fig 3: Locating 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 counterclockwise to release the retaining clips.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Retaining Clips
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Carefully lower the front edge of the headliner to allow access to the antenna cable.
Remove the antenna cable/base screw.
Disconnect the upper antenna cable from the clips and remove it.
NOTE: Headliner shown removed for clarity.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Antenna Cable
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.