Overview - Antenna System, Convertible
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The antenna system consists of the following parts:
- Right Antenna Module -R109- (AM/FM) on the right side of the A pillar
- Right Antenna Module -R109- (AM/FM/TV) on the right side of the A pillar, Japan only
- Left Antenna Module -R108- (FM2/DAB) on the left side of the A-pillar
- Left Antenna Module -R108- (FM2) on the left side of the A-pillar, USA only
- Left Antenna Module -R108- (FM2/TV) on the left side of the A-pillar, Japan only
- optional Satellite Antenna -R170- (SAT) under the center instrument panel, USA only
- optional Satellite Antenna -R170- (SAT) in the spoiler by the iPhone® baseplate, USA only
- optional GPS Antenna -R50- (GPS) behind the Front Interior Lamp -W1- on the front roof crossmember
- optional Traffic Data Antenna -R173- behind the glove compartment, Japan only
The antenna system with diversity function serves to improve and optimize the reception quality in the vehicle.
For the vehicle positioning system, the Vehicle GPS Antenna 1 -R259- (GPS) and Vehicle GPS Antenna 2 -R260- (GSM) are installed on the rear bumper.
Repairing Antenna Wires
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing antenna wires. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of different lengths and various adapter leads are now available as replacement parts.
Repairing antenna wires: Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .