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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the garnish molding from the right windshield pillar. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the right sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the upper portion of the right front door weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.
  4. Remove the sunroof opening trim bezel, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement in Roof.
  5. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Roof Console Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the front dome lamp, if equipped.
  7. Lower the front of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  8. Object Number: 1220096  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the antenna base lead.
  10. Loosen the antenna base nut.
  11. Remove the antenna base.
  12. If necessary, remove the mobile telephone antenna from the base.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1220096  Size: SH
  1. If necessary, install the mobile telephone antenna to the base. Hand tighten the antenna until no visible gap appears between the antenna and the base.
  2. Route the antenna base lead through the roof.
  3. Align the antenna base to the roof with the locator pin.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the antenna base nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  7. Connect the antenna base lead.
  8. Install the headliner. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Install the front dome lamp, if equipped.
  10. Install the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Roof Console Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Install the sunroof opening trim bezel, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement in Roof.
  12. Install the upper portion of the right front door weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.
  13. Install the right sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Install the garnish molding to the right windshield pillar. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.