Rod Antenna Removal/Installation

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

Fig 1: Removing Service Hole Cover On Trunk Side Trim (RH)
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Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Removing Nut
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Disconnect the connector.
Remove the mounting nut using snap ring pliers.

Fig 3: Removing Mounting Nut Using Snap Ring Pliers
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Remove the spacer.
Remove the rod antenna in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Removing Rod Antenna
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Install in the reverse order of removal.