RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (1999)
Antenna: Service and Repair
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.
REMOVAL
Antenna Body And Cable
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Antenna Coaxial Cable Connector
2. Reach under the passenger side of the instrument panel near the right cowl side inner panel to disengage the coaxial cable connector from the
retainer clip located on the bottom of the heater-A/C housing.
3. Remove the foam tape to access the coaxial cable connector. Disconnect the connector by pulling it apart while twisting the metal connector
halves. Do not pull on the cable.
4. Securely tie a suitable length of cord or twine to the antenna half of the coaxial cable connector. This cord will be used to pull or "fish" the
cable back into position during installation.
Antenna Mounting
5. Reach above the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on the right side of the dash panel in the engine compartment to disengage the antenna
coaxial cable grommet from the hole in the dash panel.
6. Pull the antenna coaxial cable out of the passenger compartment and into the engine compartment through the hole in the dash panel.