Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Antenna Mast: Service and Repair
POWER RADIO MAST
NOTE: A power antenna mast which is bent or broken can be replaced without replacing the automatic power electric antenna.
REMOVAL
1. Remove radio antenna nut and radio antenna stanchion.
2. Turn on radio and let mast run out of tube. Note direction of teeth on plastic drive wire.
INSTALLATION
1. With the teeth on plastic drive wire facing toward motor on antenna, push end of plastic drive wire of radio antenna mast assembly down into tube.
Push it around curve at bottom of tube until end enters drive mechanism.
2. Turn off radio and let mast pull into tube.
3. Slide radio antenna stanchion and radio antenna nut down antenna mast. Tighten radio antenna nut to 5.9-8.1 Nm (53-71 Lb-In).
