Removing The Antenna Lines In The Right Rear Spoiler Up To The Connection Point

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Information 

• On vehicles up to model year 2004 the water line for the rear window washer is located in the right antenna lead set. 
• On vehicles as of model year 2005 the water line for the rear window washer is located in the left antenna lead set. 
• The procedure is described on the left side. 

Fig 1: Overview Of Antenna Lines In Right Rear Spoiler

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• 1 - Kessy antenna
• 2 - Right antenna amplifier control unit

1. X  - Connection point for antenna lines in right rear spoiler

1. Insert a plastic wedge between the body and hinge cover on the right and carefully unclip and take off the hinge cover.
   Fig 2: Removing Right Hinge Cover

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2. Release wiring duct -arrow A-  and remove it from hinge -arrow B-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Right Wiring Duct

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3. Release cover for the hinge -arrows C-  , take it off -arrow D-  and remove wiring duct from wire harness.
4. Loosen the adhesive tape for the fixing device of the lines -arrow A-  and remove the tie-wrap -1-  .
   Fig 4: Loosening Ground Straps And Adhesive Tape, Pulling Off Connector

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5. Unscrew the fastening screw -arrows B-  for the ground strap and take out the ground strap.
6. Release black connector on right antenna amplifier -arrow C-  and pull it off -arrow D-  .
7. Pull off connector on red connection of right antenna amplifier -arrow E-  .
8. Release connector on brake light -arrow A-  and pull it off -arrow B-  .
   Fig 5: Pulling Off Brake Light Connector

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9. Release plug connections to rear window heater -arrow A-  and disconnect -arrows B-  .
   Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connections, Pulling Off Styrofoam Element

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10. Pull off Styrofoam element from plug connection to rear window antenna -arrow C-  .
11. Release plug connection to rear window antenna -arrow D-  and disconnect it -arrows E-  .
12. Remove the rubber sleeve from the rear spoiler -arrow A-  and take out the wire harness from the Velcro strip sections -arrows B-  and remove it.
    Fig 7: Loosening Wire Harness

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13. Release the support for the socket on the rear right roof frame -arrows A-  and take out -arrow B-  .
    Fig 8: Releasing Socket

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14. Release the support for the wire harness socket for the right rear spoiler -arrow C-  , open it up -arrow D-  and take out the lines -arrow E-  .
15. Unscrew the fastening nuts -1-  and take out the ground strap with the twist lock -a-  from the ground pin.
    Fig 9: Unscrewing Ground Strap And Pulling Off Connector

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16. Pull off the connector.
17. Release the socket -arrows A-  and pull it out -arrow B-  .
    Fig 10: Pulling Out Socket

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18. Cut tie-wrap -a-  .
    Fig 11: Unlocking Plug Connections

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    Information 

    • The number of antenna connectors can vary, depending on the vehicle equipment. 
19. Release bracket -arrows A-  and remove the plug connections -arrows B-  .
20. Release the plug connections -arrow C-  and separate -arrows D-  .
21. Press out the rubber sleeve in the direction of the right hinge -arrow A-  .
    Fig 12: Pulling Out Wire Harness

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22. Remove the wire harness on the right hinge to the rear from the rear spoiler and rear roof frame -arrows B-  .