L100 L4-2.2L VIN F (2001)

Antenna Mast: Service and Repair
Antenna Mast, Base, and Bezel
REMOVAL
1. Use a wrench to loosen antenna mast.
2. Remove antenna mast.
3. Open jack access panel, located on left side of rear compartment.
4. Move jack out of way.
5. Remove fasteners from antenna bracket assembly.
6. From inside rear compartment area, remove antenna bracket assembly from hole in rear quarter panel.
7. Disconnect antenna lead from antenna base mating socket.
8. If necessary, remove antenna bezel from rear quarter panel opening.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Apply lubricant to antenna mounting spacer as required to facilitate installation of antenna bezel.
1. If necessary, insert antenna bezel into rear quarter panel opening.
2. Connect antenna lead to antenna base mating socket.
3. From inside rear compartment area, insert antenna bracket assembly through hole in rear quarter panel and fully seat while simultaneously aligning
slot in bracket to weld studs on wheelhouse inner and outer flanges. Install fasteners to secure.
Torque:
Antenna Bracket-to-Rear Fender Fasteners - Sedan: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs)
4. Position jack to its original location.