Antenna - Sedan

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The antenna system consists of:

Antenna grid (part of the rear window glass)
Antenna module
2-piece antenna cable

The antenna receives AM and FM radio waves. The waves are sent to the ACM through the antenna cable.

The antenna uses a 2-piece coaxial cable to connect the ACM to the antenna base. The front antenna lead-in cable is connected to the ACM and has an in-line connector at the RH cowl side. The rear antenna cable is part of the wiring harness and cannot be replaced separate from the harness.

The antenna is located in the inside of the rear window glass and can be repaired, but not replaced separately from the glass. Refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS article.

The satellite antenna (if equipped) consists of a roof-mounted antenna capable of receiving digital satellite audio signals. A one-piece antenna cable connects the satellite antenna to the satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module.