Retrofit Satellite Radio Antenna - AZ82.60-S-0006-02E

Model 447.6/7 

with code ZU7 (National version for Canada) 

Model 447.6/7 

with code ZU8 (National version for USA) 

	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior		AH68.00-D-0001-01KOS

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1. Mark hole (A) on roof paneling (1).

   Observe dimensions (A, B).

2. Drill bore (A) in roof paneling (1) using ø 19 mm bit.

   Commercially available devices/tools 

   Punching tool

   Hand drill

   Graduated drill

3. Deburr bore (A) in roof paneling (1) on both sides.
4. Remove drilling chips.

   Commercially available devices/tools 

   Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

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5. Prepare punching tool for punching antenna hole (B) for satellite radio antenna (2).

   Observe operating instructions for punching tool.

   This prevents damage to the roof paneling (1).

   Use correct size of punching tool.

   Otherwise, the satellite radio antenna (2) cannot engage in the antenna hole (B) during installation.

   Commercially available devices/tools 

   Punching tool

6. Position punching tool with die in bore (A) in roof paneling (1) from outside.

   Align punching tool with die for antenna hole (B) along center line (arrows E) and parallel to embossings (arrows D) of roof paneling (1).

   This ensures the straight installation position of the satellite radio antenna (2).

   Commercially available devices/tools 

   Punching tool

7. Position punch of punching tool on die of punching tool from inside the vehicle.

   Aid of helper required.

   Commercially available devices/tools 

   Punching tool

8. Punch antenna hole (B) on roof paneling (1) using punching tool.

   Make sure that the punching tool is not tilted.

   This prevents damage to the roof paneling (1).

   Aid of helper required.

   Commercially available devices/tools 

   Punching tool

9. Deburr cutout on roof paneling (1) in cross-hatched area on both sides.
10. Remove shavings.

    Commercially available devices/tools 

    Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

11. Clean roof paneling (1) in cross-hatched area on both sides.
12. Apply zinc dust paint to roof paneling (1) in cross-hatched area on both sides.

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13. Install satellite radio antenna (2) in cutout in roof paneling (1).

    The retaining brackets (arrows C) of the satellite radio antenna (2) must engage in the roof paneling (1).

    Otherwise, the satellite radio antenna (2) may detach from the roof paneling (1).

14. Apply adhesive material (4) to antenna cover (3).

    Install antenna cover (3) on roof paneling (1) within 5 min after applying adhesive material (4).

    Otherwise, the adhesion of the adhesive material (4) will be impaired.

    Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface. Observe manufacturer's specifications for curing and processing time of 1-component adhesive.

    Commercially available devices/tools 

    Electric or pneumatic squeeze gun

15. Position antenna cover (3) on satellite radio antenna (2) and attach to roof paneling (1).

    Make absolutely sure that the installation position of the antenna cover (3) is correct when affixing it.

    Once the antenna cover (3) has been stuck on, it can no longer be moved.

    Align antenna cover (3) parallel to embossings of roof paneling (1).