Installation Procedure
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- From outside the vehicle, tie the wire to the new antenna cable and base assembly.
- From inside the vehicle, pull on the long wire until the cable can be connected and grommet seated.
- Install the cable grommet to the body.
- Remove the wire and connect the antenna cable to the cable extension.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the 3 bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the auxiliary battery, if equipped. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT-AUXILIARY
.NOTE: Use tape on the tool surface so that you do not damage the paint on the antenna mast.
- Install the antenna mast.
Tighten
Tighten the mast to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the outboard section of the cowl vent grille panel.
- Install the I/P trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .