Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Antenna: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable widebladed flat tool, gently pry along the edges of the passenger side door sill trim to release the snap-clip
retainers that secure it to the sill. Carefully disengage the ends of the sill trim from the cowl side trim at the front, and the cab side trim at the rear,
then remove the sill trim from the vehicle.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable widebladed flat tool, gently pry the passenger side cowl side trim to release the snap-clip retainer that secures
it to the door hinge pillar and remove it from the vehicle.
Antenna Cable Routing
4. Reach under the instrument panel below the glove box to unplug the coaxial cable connector.
5. Disengage the coaxial cable from the retainer clips on the lower instrument panel reinforcement and the heater-A/C housing.
6. Disengage the coaxial cable retainers at the right cowl side inner panel and inside the right front fender.