Preliminary Procedure

Remove the right front wheelhouse. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.

1

Radio Antenna Bracket Stud Cap

2

Radio Antenna Base Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
18 N·m (13 lb ft)

3

Radio Antenna Spacer

4

Radio Antenna Base Cable Assembly

Procedure

1. Lower the instrument panel compartment door to access the antenna extension cable.
2. Disconnect the antenna extension cable from the antenna cable.
3. Pull the grommet out of the body structure to allow antenna cable to be removed.
4. Tie a long wire to the antenna cable to aid in installation of new antenna.
5. From outside of the vehicle, pull the antenna base and cable assembly until the wire can be easily accessible, ensuring part of the wire is still in the vehicle for installation purposes.