Antenna Replacement - Cellular Communications/Digital Radio

ANTENNA REPLACEMENT - CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS/DIGITAL RADIO

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the right rear upper quarter trim panel.

NOTE: DO NOT apply paint or clear coat to the antenna. This will damage the function of the antenna, causing poor reception or loss of signal reception.

2. Lower the rear of the headliner for access to the antenna/cable attachment. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Impala) Headliner Replacement (Monte Carlo) in Interior Trim.
3. Adjust the antenna cable mastic patches for access.
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the antenna base cable connectors.
5. Remove the antenna base bolt.




6. Disengage the retainers at the inside of the roof.
7. Remove the antenna base assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Route the antenna base cables through the roof opening.




2. Install the antenna base to the roof.
3. Secure the antenna base with the bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the antenna base bolt to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Connect the antenna cables to the antenna base cable connectors.
5. Install the antenna cable mastic patches.
6. Install the rear of the headliner.
7. Install the right rear upper quarter trim panel.