Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Cleaning and Drying Glass

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Clean the inside of the back glass with an alcohol wipe.
Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter GM P/N 12378555 or (Canadian P/N 88901239) to the back glass in the area where you will install the antenna coupling.
Follow the instructions on the product label.

Fig 2: Inner Antenna Coupling Location

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IMPORTANT:

The RF connections for the inner antenna coupling should run parallel to the defogger gridline.
Align the inner and outer antenna couplings.
Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling.

If the exterior coupling is not installed, mark the inner antenna coupling locations with a grease pencil on the exterior surface of the rear window.
- Location (A) 115 mm (4.5 in)
- Location (B) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the inner antenna coupling.
Align the inner antenna coupling to the locating marks on the back glass or the exterior coupling.

Fig 3: View Of Antenna & Inner Coupling

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Press firmly on all 4 corners and on the center of the inner coupling (2) in order to ensure proper adhesion to the glass (4).
Hold pressure on the coupling for 10-30 seconds.
Ensure that no gaps exist between the couplings (5,2) and the glass (4).

Fig 4: Coaxial Cable & Inner Coupling Of Mobile Communication Antenna

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Connect the coaxial cable to the inner coupling.
Keep the vehicle dry. Allow 6-8 hours after installation, at 15°C (60°F), for the adhesive to cure.