Caution: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.

Preliminary Procedure

Lower the rear of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.

1

Digital Radio Mobile Telephone Antenna Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Digital Radio Mobile Telephone Antenna Expansion Sleeve

3

Digital Radio Mobile Telephone Antenna Assembly

Caution: DO NOT apply paint or clear coat to the antenna. This will damage the function of the antenna, causing poor reception or loss of signal reception.

Procedure

Disconnect the digital radio antenna connectors.

Tip
The retainer, located on the shaft of the radio antenna, was designed for assembly plant operations to retain the digital antenna to the roof before the bolt is installed. If the retainer on the radio antenna is broken or damaged during service of the antenna, the antenna will still operate as designed and should be reused.