626 LX L4-2.0L DOHC (1999)
Antenna Mast: Service and Repair
Power Antenna
POWER ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Always remove the antenna mast with the power antenna installed in the vehicle. Removing the antenna mast from the removed power
antenna may damage the power antenna or the antenna mast.
1. Use snap-ring pliers to remove the mounting nut.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.
3. Turn the audio unit radio switch ON.
4. Pull out the antenna mast after it fully extends.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: This procedure is more easily carried out when done by two people.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.
2. Audio power switch is ON.
3. To turn ON the radio, press AM/FM button.
4. To turn OFF the radio, audio power switch is OFF, then immediately insert the rack into the power antenna.
NOTE: Straighten the warp of rack end.
5. Verify that the rack end fits with the internal gear of the power antenna.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK. The power antenna will operate and retract the antenna mast.
7. After the antenna mast is fully retracted, tighten the mounting nut to the specification.
Tightening torque 2.5 - 2.9 N.m (25 - 30 kg.cm, 22 - 26 in.lb)