Antenna: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing/Replacing Roof Aerial

Remove trims for rear roof pillars.
Remove top trims on door pillars.
Remove rear grab handles.

Vehicles with sunroof only:
Remove rear sunroof finisher.







Unscrew aerial and remove.







Rotate cover as shown to release and remove it.







Remove nut (1) and seal.
Tightening torque 3.5 Nm.


CAUTION!
The following step involves having to lower the rear edge of the headliner. Care must be taken as the headliner creases very easily.







Release antenna base from roof.
Disconnect connector (1).
Pull safety clip (2) in direction shown and disconnect connector (3).

Install hint:
Ensure aerial base is positioned in its correct orientation (rearwards).