Glass Antenna Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the glass antenna terminal cover. (See ANTENNA AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Visually inspect the glass antenna for damage.
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Glass Antenna Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Locating Glass Antenna
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, repair the glass antenna. (See REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/GLASS ANTENNA REPAIR .)