Mobile Telephone Antenna Replacement Utility

1. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the cell antenna base.
2. Remove the cell antenna base from the glass, by using a wide-bladed plastic tool between the glass and the antenna base.



3. Remove the antenna mast from the outside of the antenna base.
4. Remove all residue by using a razor blade and isopropyl alcohol.

Important: The adhesion promoter must be used to assure adequate bonding of the base.

To obtain maximum adhesion between the new antenna base and the glass surface, the base and the glass must be kept dry and above 15°C (60°F) during the installation. Allow 6 to 8 hours at 15°C (60°F) for the adhesive to cure after installation.
Do not use any type of glue, adhesive tapes, etc. to reinstall the original antenna base. Doing so may eliminate the cellular signal to transfer through the glass and reduce the maximum performance of the system, including the air bag deployment notification.



1. Clean the glass at the installation location inside and outside with an alcohol wipe.

Important: Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter P/N 12378555 (88901239 in Canada) to the area where you will install the antenna base. Follow the Glass Adhesion Promoter instructions on the product label.




2. Install the new antenna base to the outside of the glass so that measurement (a) is 12 mm (0.47 in) and measurement (b) is 215 mm (8.5 in) rearward of the third pillar.
3. Install the new antenna base to the inside of the glass so that measurement (a) is 12 mm (0.47 in) and measurement (b) is 215 mm (8.5 in) rearward of the third pillar.
4. Connect the coaxial cable to the cell antenna base.

Mobile Telephone Antenna Replacement Pick-Up

Important: Complete removal of the headliner is not required.

1. Lower the front of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the inner antenna base.
3. Remove the cell antenna mast by turning counterclockwise.



4. Remove the fastener until the outer base can be separated from the roof of the vehicle.
5. Push on the tab in the small hole of the inner antenna base.
6. Remove the inner antenna base from the vehicle.

1. Install the inner antenna base in the large hole first, then push in the tab into the small hole until the tab locks into place.
2. Install the outer antenna base to the roof.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the fastener.

Tighten
Tighten the antenna fastener to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

4. Install the outer antenna mast to the fastener by turning clockwise.
5. Connect the coaxial cable to the inner antenna base.
6. Install the front of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.