ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION
DOMESTIC
The antenna body and cable is secured below the fender panel by the antenna cap nut through a mounting hole in the side of the right front fender. The primary coaxial antenna cable is then routed beneath the fender sheet metal and through a entry hole in the right cowl side panel into the interior of the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, the primary coaxial cable is connected to a secondary instrument panel antenna coaxial cable with an in-line connector that is located behind the right kick panel. The instrument panel antenna cable is then routed behind the instrument panel to the back of the radio.
EXPORT
The primary coaxial antenna cable (1) is routed behind the A-pillar trim, up the right side of the roof panel above the headliner. The cable is connected to a secondary instrument panel antenna coaxial cable with an in-line connector that is located behind the A-pillar trim. At the other end, the cable is connected to the antenna module (2). The instrument panel antenna cable is then routed behind the instrument panel to the back of the radio.
OPERATION
The antenna body and cable connects the antenna mast to the radio. The radio antenna is an electromagnetic circuit component used to capture radio frequency signals that are broadcast by local commercial radio stations in both the Amplitude Modulating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM) frequency ranges. These electromagnetic radio frequency signals induce small electrical modulations into the antenna as they move past the mast. The antenna body transfers the weak electromagnetic radio waves induced into the rigid antenna mast into the center conductor of the flexible primary antenna coaxial cable. The braided outer shield of the antenna coaxial cable is grounded through both the antenna body and the radio chassis, effectively shielding the radio waves as they are conducted to the radio. The radio then tunes and amplifies the weak radio signals into stronger electrical signals in order to operate the audio system speakers.
REMOVAL
DOMESTIC
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the right side cowl trim cover.
3. Remove the glove box.
4. Reach under the instrument panel outboard of the glove box to access and disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector (2). Disconnect the connector by pulling it apart while twisting the metal connector halves. Do not pull on the cable.
5. Disengage the antenna coaxial cable retainer at the right cowl side inner panel.
6. Remove the right side wheelhouse splash shield.
7. Unscrew the antenna mast from the antenna body.
8. Remove the antenna cap nut using an antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816)
9. Remove the antenna adapter from the top of the fender.
10. Lower the antenna body through the mounting hole in the top of the fender.
11. Disengage the antenna coaxial cable grommet from the hole in the right cowl side outer panel.
12. Pull the antenna body and cable out through the opening between the right cowl side outer panel and the fender.
EXPORT
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the assist handles on the right side of the headliner.
3. Remove the right side visor.
4. Remove the A-pillar trim.
5. Disconnect antenna cable from instrument panel antenna cable.
6. Lower headliner as necessary to access antenna cable.
7. Disconnect antenna cable from antenna module.
8. Remove antenna cable from roof panel by pulling on retaining clips.
INSTALLATION
DOMESTIC
1. Position the antenna body and cable in the opening between the right cowl side outer panel and the fender.
2. Push the antenna coaxial cable into the passenger compartment through the hole in the right cowl side outer panel.
3. Engage the antenna coaxial cable grommet in the hole in the right cowl side outer panel.
4. Position the antenna body through the mounting hole in the top of the fender.
5. Install the adapter over the antenna body from the top of the fender.
6. Install and tighten the antenna cap nut using an antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816).
7. Install and tighten the antenna mast onto the antenna body. Ensure that the antenna mast is fully seated on antenna base and that there is no gap between the mast and base.
8. Engage the antenna coaxial cable retainers at the right cowl side inner panel and inside the right front fender.
9. Engage the antenna coaxial cable in the retainer clips on the lower instrument panel support behind the glovebox.
10. Reach under the instrument panel outboard of the glove box to connect the antenna cable (2) to the instrument panel antenna cable (1).
11. Install the glove box.
12. Install the cowl trim cover.
13. Install the wheelhouse splash shield.
14. Connect the battery negative cable.
EXPORT
1. Install antenna cable to the roof panel by pressing retaining clips into position.
2. Connect antenna cable to the antenna module.
3. Connect antenna cable to the instrument panel antenna cable.
4. Raise headliner into position.
5. Install A-pillar trim.
6. Install the right side sunvisor.
7. Install the assist handles.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.