65 90 540 Removing and installing/replacing antenna for Global Positioning System (GPS)

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Removing trim for oddments tray, refer to 51 46 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR ODDMENTS TRAY (BACK SHELF)

Open flap in rear left side panel. Remove rear left wheel arch trim. Remove connector X01008.

Fig 1: Disconnecting GPS Antenna Connector X01008

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Route line from trunk out to oddments tray.

Fig 2: Removing GPS Antenna Lines

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Pull antenna upwards to detach.

Fig 3: Removing GPS Antenna

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