Antenna - Satellite Radio - Roof-Mounted (Remove and Replace)
FRT No: 21310402
Note: This procedure is for vehicles with panoramic roofs built after December 23, 2014.
On older vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located under the liftgate glass
(refer to procedure).
Remove the electrical tape and cable ties as needed to access the yellow
satellite antenna connector in the electrical harness at the LH upper
C-pillar.
Disconnect the yellow satellite antenna connector from the electrical
harness.
Cut the antenna electrical harness near the satellite antenna.
Note: Part of this harness is mounted under the panoramic roof frame. The
old harness is not completely removed during this procedure.
Use a plastic trim tool or other thin non-abrasive tool to release the
satellite antenna from the roof crossmember.
Remove the satellite antenna.
Cut the antenna electrical harness near the bottom of the roof
crossmember.
Installation
Remove and discard the mounting clips from the electrical harness on the
new antenna.
Remove all adhesive residue from the antenna mounting surface with alcohol
wipes. Allow the alcohol to dry fully before continuing.
Peel the backing material from the bottom of the antenna and affix the
antenna to the mounting surface in the location shown.
1
13 mm
2
18 mm
3
15 mm
Test-fit the the satellite antenna electrical harness.
Position material to collect metal shavings below the LH rear roof
crossmember.
Drill a hole with a diameter of at least 15 mm (5/8 in) through the
panoramic roof frame and roof crossmember.
Deburr the hole.
Vacuum all metal shavings.
Route the new satellite antenna harness in the panoramic roof frame channel
and through the hole.
Connect the antenna connector to the electrical harness at the LH C-post
upper.
Tip: Wrap the electrical connector with foam tape or felt tape
to prevent rattles when the vehicle is reassembled.
Secure the satellite antenna harness to the panoramic roof frame with
electrical harness tape or similar adhesive tape.
Note: The harness and hole are not exposed to the environment once the
panoramic roof fixed glass is installed. No special water-proofing
measures are required.
Tape highlighted in yellow
Reinstall the components that were removed for access.