36 11 527 Removing and installing/replacing rear receiving antenna for RDC

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Remove wheel,

refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL

Remove wheel arch trim.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release hexagon nut (2) and remove reception antenna (1) from fixture (3).

Fig 2: Removing Reception Antenna From Fixture

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