Antenna Body & Cable: Removal: Domestic

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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: Disengaging/Engaging Antenna Coaxial Cable Retainer

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the right side cowl trim cover.
Remove the glove box.
Reach under the instrument panel outboard of the glove box to access and disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector (2). Disconnect the connector by pulling it apart while twisting the metal connector halves. Do not pull on the cable.
Disengage the antenna coaxial cable retainer at the right cowl side inner panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Antenna Body & Cable - Domestic
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Remove the right side wheelhouse splash shield.
Unscrew the antenna mast from the antenna body.
Remove the antenna cap nut using an antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816)
Remove the antenna adapter from the top of the fender.
Lower the antenna body through the mounting hole in the top of the fender.
Disengage the antenna coaxial cable grommet from the hole in the right cowl side outer panel.
Pull the antenna body and cable out through the opening between the right cowl side outer panel and the fender.