Power Antenna Mast - Replacement Procedure
NO: 08-37-95GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Sep. 8, 1995
SUBJECT:
Power Antenna
Mast Replacement
MODELS:
1991 - 1994 (B7) Stealth
DISCUSSION:
The antenna mast is a replaceable component on the power antenna. Complete assembly replacement should not be used for problems caused by the mast. Included, for your reference, is the Service Manual Procedure, Labor Operation and Time.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 MB629309 Power Antenna Mast
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:
(1) Remove the ring nut.
(2) Set the radio switch to ON. After the antenna mast has extended, remove the antenna mast and rack cable as an assembly.
(3) Extend the replacement antenna mast up to its farthest point.
NOTE:
If the motor end of the rack cable is bent, straighten it.
(4) Force the rack cable into the motor assembly with the tooth side facing toward the luggage compartment.
(5) Turn the tooth side of the rack toward the rear of the vehicle (90° clockwise) to bring the rack cable into mesh with the motor gear.
(6) Lightly pull the rack cable. If it comes out without resistance, it is not in mesh with the motor gear. Recheck that the cable end is not bent before repeating insertion.
(7) With the antenna mast upright and the radio switch OFF, feed the rack cable. As the rack is taken up, insert the mast into the motor assembly.
(8) After the ring nut has been tightened, set the radio switch to ON and OFF to check the operation of the mast.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-60-11-90 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part