Telematics Sub Antenna
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the grille assembly - CTR ventilation. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>AUDIO>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the combination meter assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the GPS antenna assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>ANTENNA>REMOVAL>GPS ANTENNA .NOTE: Remove the antenna only. Do not pull the cord.
- Remove the grille assembly - ventilation LH. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>SIDE GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the telematics sub antenna.
- Attach a string to the telematics sub antenna connector and the GPS antenna assembly connector on the main body side.NOTE:
- A string makes operation easier during installation.
- The telematics sub antenna is integrated into the GPS antenna assembly cord.
- Remove the bolts, cord clips and clamps, and pull out the telematics sub antenna from the mounting portion of the grille assembly - ventilation LH.
- After the telematics sub antenna has been pulled out, remove the string attached to the connector in step (1).NOTE: Leave the attached string inside the instrument panel, and use it during installation.
- Attach a string to the telematics sub antenna connector and the GPS antenna assembly connector on the main body side.