Installing Antenna Leads

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Lead Position

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PCM/radio
Antenna control unit
Antenna amplifier, left
Antenna amplifier, right
KESSY/PAS control unit
Rod antenna
Navigation unit
GPS antenna

Information

The number of antenna connectors can vary, depending on the vehicle equipment.

Release and pull off connectors -D and E- on the damaged antenna lead on the affected components. The illustration shows the connectors for the PCM display and operator control unit as an example.

Fig 2: Removing PCM Electric Plug Connector
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Cut off the connectors on the damaged antenna lead, then insulate it and tie it to the main wire harness.
Route the new antenna lead along the main wire harness, guide it through the existing cable ducts and tie it to the main wire harness using tie-wraps.

Fig 3: Installing Antenna Lead To Main Wire Harness
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Connect the connectors -D and E- for the new antenna lead to the affected components until the connectors are felt to engage. The illustration shows the connectors for the PCM display and operator control unit as an example.

Fig 4: Installing PCM Electric Plug Connector
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