Antenna Body & Cable: Removal: Export

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Fig 1: ANTENNA CABLE

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the assist handles on the right side of the headliner (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - REMOVAL) .
Remove the right side visor (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL) .
Remove the A-pillar trim (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL) .
Lower headliner as necessary to access antenna cable (1).
Disconnect antenna cable from antenna module (2).
Remove antenna cable from roof panel by pulling on retaining clips. See Fig 1.
Disconnect antenna cable from instrument panel antenna cable by disconnecting the antenna connector.