Removal And Installation: Antenna

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The antenna is a conductive trace integral to the right rear quarter-glass and can be repaired, but not installed separately. For removal and installation of the quarter-glass, refer to REAR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS . For repair procedures, refer to ANTENNA GRID WIRE REPAIR .

NOTE: The antenna cable is not serviceable. It is integral with the interior harness. For routing information, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
Remove the upper RH rear quarter panel trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
Remove the parking aid speaker. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION, GAUGES & WARNING DEVICES .
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 1: Removing Antenna
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.