65 20 020 Removing and installing/replacing roof aerial

Remove trims for rear roof pillars. Refer to 51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) .

Remove top trims on door pillars. Refer to 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP) .

Remove rear grab handles. Refer to 51 16 450 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR GRAB HANDLE

Vehicles With Sunroof Only: 

Remove rear sunroof finisher. Refer to 51 44 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SUNROOF FINISHER - REAR .

Unscrew aerial and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Aerial

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Rotate cover as shown to release and remove it.

Fig 2: Aligning Cover For Removal

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Remove nut (1) and seal.

Tightening torque, refer to 65 24 3AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 3: Identifying Aerial Nut

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Release antenna base from roof.

Disconnect connector (1).

Pull safety clip (2) in direction shown and disconnect connector (3).

Install Hint: 

Ensure aerial base is positioned in its correct orientation (rearwards).

Fig 4: View Of Antenna Base

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