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966719 Removing and Installing Kessy Antenna


WM 966719 Removing and installing Kessy antenna

Technical values





Preliminary work

Preliminary work, antenna A

1. Remove cover for centre console. => Removing cover for centre console

Preliminary work, antenna B

1. Open luggage compartment lid and remove luggage-compartment trim (loadspace cover) => 700619 Installing and removing luggage compartment trim (loadspace cover) - section on "Removing"

Subsequent work, antenna C

1. Remove rear spoiler. => 635519 Removing and installing rear spoiler - section on "Removing"

Information

Component information





Overview of KESSY antenna






Removing antennae

Removing front antenna, centre console (A)

1. Unscrew fastening screw -arrow 1-.





Removing antenna

2. Disengage antenna on centre console and remove to the front.
3. Release connector -arrows a- and remove from antenna.

Removing rear antenna, centre console (A)

Information

- For vehicles with rear seat heating, remove the shelf together with the regulators for rear seat heating. => 742619 Removing and installing regulator for rear seat heating

- For vehicles with air-conditioning, remove the control unit for the air-conditioning system. => 884819 Removing and installing control unit for auxiliary air conditioning system

1. Pull out shelf or cover -arrow A-.





Pulling out and removing shelf or cover

2. Pull out cup holder, lift at rear edge -arrows B- and remove completely over the stop -arrow C-.
3. Unscrew fastening screw -arrow 1-.





Removing antenna

4. Disengage antenna on centre console, slide forwards and remove.
5. Release connector -arrows a- and remove from antenna.

Removing KESSY antenna, luggage compartment (B)

Information

- The KESSY antenna is located under the floor carpet trim, centrally in the area of the backrest for the rear seat.

- For vehicles with the 4-zone air conditioning system, the antenna is located further forward. See main illustration. The reason for this is the rear air guide.

- The antennae are accessible from the luggage-compartment.

- The antennae are stuck to the floor with double-sided adhesive tape.

1. Lift central carpet, run a plastic spatula between body floor and antenna and detach antenna by lifting from the adhesive.

Information

- Variant -A- shows the installation position and accessibility for the 4-zone air-conditioning system.

- Variant -B- shows the installation position and accessibility for the 2-zone air-conditioning system.





Variations, KESSY antenna, luggage compartment (B)

2. Pull antenna forward, release electric plug -arrows a- and remove from antenna.





Unplugging and removing connector

Removing KESSY antenna on rear impact member (C)

Information

- The antennae are inserted in the foam part of the rear bumper.

1. Lift antennae out of the foam part.





Removing antennae

2. Release connector -arrows a- and remove from antenna.

Installing antennae

Installing front antenna, centre console (A)

1. Push connector onto antenna until locking mechanism is felt to engage.





Installing antenna

2. Insert antenna in centre console and engage.
3. Screw in and tighten fastening screw -arrow 1-. => Tightening torque: 4 ftlb.

Installing rear antenna, centre console (A)

1. Push connector on antenna until lock is felt to engage.





Installing antenna

2. Insert antenna in centre console and engage.
3. Screw in and tighten fastening screw -arrow 1-. => Tightening torque: 4 ftlb.
4. Insert the cup holder until the locking tab is felt to engage.
5. Push in shelf until it is felt to engage.

Information

- For vehicles with seat heating, install the oddments tray together with the regulators for rear seat heating. => 742619 Removing and installing regulators for rear seat heating - section on "Installing"

- For vehicles with air-conditioning, install the control unit for the air-conditioning system. => 884819 Removing and installing control unit for auxiliary air conditioner - section on "Installing"

Installing KESSY antenna, luggage compartment (B)

1. Remove adhesive residue.
2. Stick double-sided adhesive tape on bottom of antenna.

Information

- Variant -A- shows the installation position and accessibility for the 4-zone air-conditioning system.

- Variant -B- shows the installation position and accessibility for the 2-zone air-conditioning system.





Installing KESSY antenna, luggage compartment

3. Push antenna under carpet and push on connector so that lock is felt to engage.





Installing antenna

4. Pull off adhesive film, position antenna and press into place.
5. Install luggage compartment trim (loadspace cover) => 700619 Installing and removing luggage compartment trim (loadspace cover) - section on "Installing"

Installing KESSY antenna on rear impact member (C)

1. Push connector on antenna until lock is felt to engage.





Inserting and pushing in antenna

2. Insert antennae in foam part.

Subsequent work

Subsequent work, antenna A

1. Fit cover for centre console. => Installing cover for centre console

Subsequent work, antenna B

1. Install luggage compartment trim (loadspace cover) => 700619 Installing and removing luggage compartment trim (loadspace cover) - section on "Installing"

Subsequent work, antenna C

1. Install rear spoiler. => 635519 Removing and installing rear spoiler - section on "Installing"