Removal Procedure

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Lower the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
Disconnect the cables from the antenna.
Loosen the retaining nut until the antenna assembly can be pulled from the top of the roof.

Fig 1: Removing Cellular And Navigation Antenna Assembly

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