Rod Antenna Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the service hole cover on the trunk side trim (RH).

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Remove the nut.

Fig 1: Connector And Nut With Torque Specification
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Disconnect the connector.
Remove the mounting nut using snap ring pliers.

Fig 2: Spacer Mounting Nut With Torque Specification
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Remove the spacer.
Remove the rod antenna in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.