Antenna Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. REFER TO AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the headliner as necessary to access antenna module.
Disconnect the battery power lead connector from the antenna module.
Disconnect the antenna module connector from the integral antenna (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Locating Antenna Module And Antenna Module Connector
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Remove the mounting fasteners and the antenna module.
Disconnect the coax lead from the antenna module.