Antenna Mast: Service and Repair

Antenna (Mast) Replacement:

The antenna is serviced as a complete unit only, however an antenna (mast) that has been bent or broken can be replaced rather than replacing the complete antenna.

Remove or Disconnect
1. Remove the antenna mast nut using the socket provided with service antenna (mast).

2. With the ignition in "RUN," turn "ON" the radio to raise the antenna.

3. Antenna (mast) with contact spring. It may be necessary to gently pull mast up by hand to remove.

4. Turn ignition "OFF"

Install or Connect
1. Ignition and radio "ON."

2. Insert replacement mast plastic cable into housing with serrated side of cable facing left side of vehicle. When resistance is felt, continue to gently push until tip of cable engages.

3. while guiding cable, second person turns radio "OFF" Guide mast into housing.

4. Push contact spring (flared end up) over mast and into housing.

5. Mast nut using provided socket to tighten.

6. Cycle antenna several times to check operation and until mast fully extends and retracts.

7. Turn ignition "OFF."