9000 CS L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1996)
Antenna Rod: Service and Repair
1
Remove the power antenna from the car.
2
Undo the bolts holding the antenna tube and pull it out.
3
Connect the antenna motor to a 12 volt battery and wait until the motor has stopped with the antenna in the raised position.
Then carefully pull the antenna tube gear rack out of the motor.
4
Press the new gear rack into the motor with the teeth towards the motor.
Apply a little grease to the gear rack.
5
Reconnect the motor to the battery while carefully pushing in the gear rack.
Note: Connect the battery's positive supply in stages to facilitate the rolling in.
6
When the entire gear rack has been rolled in, disconnect the battery.
7
Install the antenna tube.
Important: Make sure that the antenna tube is turned the right way.
8
Reinstall the antenna in the car.