Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement Convertible

1. Remove the right front instrument panel (I/P) closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .



3. Locate the plastic cover on the pillar to door pass-through. Pull it back and disconnect the digital antenna cable connector and cut it off on the body side of the harness.
4. Loosen the left side seat mechanical release lever and set it aside. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement .
5. Remove the left lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
7. Remove the left front I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .



8. Locate the plastic cover on the pillar to door pass-through. Pull it back and disconnect the digital antenna cable connector and cut it off on the body side of the harness.
9. Remove the folding top storage compartment lid extension. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Extension .



10. Disconnect digital antenna cable connectors from digital receiver and cut off on body side of harness.

1. Move to center of the I/P area and route a piece of mechanic's wire behind the I/P center console area. Attach the right side of the new antenna cable to the mechanic's wire on the left side of the I/P with a piece of tape and pull the wire through the center I/P center console area to the right side of the I/P. Follow the approximate routing of the old antenna cable when placing mechanic's wire.



2. Push the new connector through the plastic seal on the right side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the right side of I/P.



3. Push the new connector through plastic seal on the left side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the left side of the I/P.



4. Route the new cable alongside the old cable as closely as possible following left side of the vehicle to the digital receiver. Reconnect it to the receiver. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new cable.
5. Install the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
6. Install the right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
7. Install the left I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
8. Install the left lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
9. Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
10. Install the left side seat mechanical release lever. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement .
11. Install the folding top storage compartment extension. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Extension .

Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement Coupe

1. Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .



3. Locate the plastic cover at the right pillar to door pass-through. Pull the seal back and disconnect the digital antenna cable connector and cut it off on the body side of the harness.
4. Loosen the left side seat mechanical release lever and set it aside. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement .
5. Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
6. Remove the left I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .



7. Locate the plastic cover at the left side of the I/P pillar to door pass-through. Pull it back and disconnect the digital antenna cable connector and cut it off on the body side of the harness.
8. Remove the rear compartment carpet to reveal the digital radio receiver. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .



9. Disconnect the antenna cable connectors from the digital receiver and cut them off on the body side of the harness.

1. Move to the center of the I/P area and route a piece of mechanic's wire behind the I/P/center console area. Attach the right side of the new antenna cable to the mechanic's wire on the left side of the I/P with a piece of tape and pull the wire through the center I/P center console area to the right side of the I/P. Follow the approximate routing of the old antenna cable when placing the mechanic's wire.




Push the new connector at the right side of the I/P through the plastic seal at the right side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the right side of the I/P.




3. Push the new connector at the left side of the I/P through the plastic seal at the left side pillar to door pass-through, reconnect the connector, and reinstall the plastic seal. The seal should snap into place securely. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new antenna cable under the left side of the I/P.



4. Route the new cable alongside the old cable as closely as possible following left side of the vehicle to the digital receiver. Reconnect to the receiver. Use tie straps as needed to secure the new cable.
5. Install the right front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
6. Install the right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
7. Install the left I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
8. Install the left lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
9. Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
10. Install the left side seat mechanical release lever. Refer to Door Inside Manual Release Actuator Replacement .
11. Install the rear compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .