Rod Antenna, Service Install

Rod Antenna, Service Install

The rod antenna is mounted on the right wing, supported by a bracket on the right quarter panel and connected to ground.

Remove right wing protective panelling.

Remove retaining plugs from dash panel by knocking back tightening pin.

Remove 3 retaining plugs from wheel housing by knocking back tightening pin.

Pull off protective panelling from wheel opening flange.

Drill hole Æ 18 mm/0.71 in. for antenna.

If fitted, remove right lower instrument panel panelling.

Drill hole Æ 5.2 mm/0.21 in. for antenna bracket and hole Æ 15 mm/0.59 in. for antenna cable passage in quarter panel.

Holes are marked with punch.

Scrape away all paint for approx. 15 mm/0.59 in. Æ around inside of antenna bracket hole.

Protect bright metal surface against corrosion after installing antenna.

Bend antenna bracket as shown in sketch.

Install antenna.

To do this, place rubber sealing washer between bracket and quarter panel.

Lead antenna cable and grommet through quarter panel and seal.

Lay antenna cable to radio and fasten with instrument panel wiring harness retaining straps.

Reinstall removed parts.