Retrofit antenna for global positioning system (GPS) - AN82.61-P-7474-04TX

Routing diagram for antenna line 

Fig 1: Routing Diagram For Antenna Line

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1. Make bracket (10) out of a commercially available body replacement panel having a thickness of approx. 0.8 mm as per dimensions.
2. Grind bracket (10), prime and paint matt black (spray can).
   Fig 2: Identifying Bracket Grinding Dimensions

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3. Glue felt strips (12) onto the edge of the bracket (10).
4. Glue GPS antenna (2) onto the bracket (10) as per dimensions.
5. Glue on antenna line using felt strips (13).
   Fig 3: Identifying Felt Strips And GPS Antenna On Bracket

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6. Cut off strip (7) flush to the lamellae of the grille (9) using multicutter (8).
   Fig 4: Cutting Grille Strip

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7. Unclip clips (3) and detach insulating mat (6) in the lower area of the hood.
8. Remove expansion rivets (5) and unclip cover (4) from engine hood.
   Fig 5: Identifying Engine Hood Insulating Mat, Clips And Expansion Rivets

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9. Glue felt strip to both sides of mounting plates (14) on hood.
10. Unscrew screw (15) (is no longer required).
    Fig 6: Identifying Mounting Plates On Hood And Screw

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11. Insert bracket (10) between mounting plates (14) on hood.
12. Fasten bracket (10) to mounting plate (17) on hood using supplied screw (16), shim and sleeve (24).

    Sleeve (24) serves as a spacer between the bracket (10) and the mounting plate (17).

    Fig 7: Fastening Bracket To Mounting Plate

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13. Remove expansion rivet (19).
14. Pull filler neck (20) from washer fluid reservoir.
15. Detach radiator tank drain hose (21) and put to one side.
    Fig 8: Identifying Filler Neck, Radiator Tank Drain Hose And Expansion Rivet

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16. Route antenna line (arrow) of GPS antenna (2) along present wiring and fasten with cable tie.
    Fig 9: Routing Antenna Line Of GPS Antenna

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17. Unclip connector housing (23) from antenna line (arrow).
18. Pry out grommet (22) from inside.
19. Cut off free tab (24) from grommet (22) and guide antenna line through.
20. Seal antenna line in grommet (22) using sealing compound.
21. Install grommet (22).
22. Clip connector housing (23) to antenna line.
    Fig 10: Identifying Connector Housing And Grommet Free Tab

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23. Route antenna line (arrow) from grommet (22) along present wiring to glove box and fasten with cable tie.
    Fig 11: Routing Of Antenna Line

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