MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed L4-1.8L DOHC Turbo (2004)
Antenna Mast: Service and Repair
ANTENNA MAST 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 the ON position or he ACC position.
3. Audio power switch is the ON position.
4. Press AM/FM button and turn on the radio.
5. Pull out the antenna mast after it fully extends.
ANTENNA MAST INSTALLATION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position or the ACC position.
2. Straighten the warp of rack end.
3. Audio power switch is the ON position.
4. Press AM/FM button and turn on the radio.
5. Turn audio power switch off, then immediately insert the rack into the power antenna.
6. After the antenna mast is fully retracted, tighten the mounting nut to the specification.
Tightening torque: 1.5 - 2.9 N.m {15 - 30 kgf.cm, 14 - 26 in.lbf}
7. Verify that the power antenna operates smoothly when the audio unit radio is on.