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Antenna Control Module: Service and Repair

MODULE - ANTENNA

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Lower the right side of the headliner.
3. Disconnect the antenna module connector from the integral antenna.
4. Remove the mounting fasteners and the antenna module.
5. Disconnect the battery power lead connector from the antenna module.
6. Disconnect the coax lead from the antenna module.

INSTALLATION




1. Connect antenna cable to antenna module.
2. Connect battery power supply lead to antenna module.
3. Position antenna module onto right side upper roof rail. Install and tighten mounting fasteners.
4. Connect antenna module lead to the integral antenna.
5. Install headliner.