Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove REAR SPOILER

Remove cover (1).

Installation:

Make rubber grommets (2) are correctly seated.

Cover (1) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Grommets And Cover

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IMPORTANT: Do not pull on ribbon cable.
Correctly unlock and disconnect plug connection.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove aerial/antenna amplifier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Aerial/Antenna Amplifier

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