Removal; Audio - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

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ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)
(2) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the tip of
the antenna mast. Connect the other test lead to the
antenna base. Check for continuity.
(3) There should be no continuity. If continuity is
found, replace the faulty or damaged antenna base
and cable assembly.
TEST 2
Test 2 checks the antenna for an open circuit as
follows:
(1) Unplug the antenna coaxial cable connector
from the radio chassis.
(2) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the tip of
the antenna mast. Connect the other test lead to the
center pin of the antenna coaxial cable connector.
(3) Continuity should exist (the ohmmeter should
only register a fraction of an ohm). High or infinite
resistance indicates damage to the base and cable
assembly. Replace the faulty base and cable, if
required.
TEST 3
Test 3 checks the condition of the vehicle body
ground connection. This test should be performed
with the battery positive cable removed from the bat-
tery. Disconnect both battery cables, the negative
cable first. Reconnect the battery negative cable and
perform the test as follows:
(1) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the vehicle
fender. Connect the other test lead to the battery
negative post.
(2) The resistance should be less than one ohm.
(3) If the resistance is more than one ohm, check
the braided ground strap connected to the engine and
the vehicle body for being loose, corroded, or dam-
aged. Repair or replace the ground strap connection,
if required.
TEST 4
Test 4 checks the condition of the ground between
the antenna base and the vehicle body as follows:
(1) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the vehicle
fender. Connect the other test lead to the outer crimp
on the antenna coaxial cable connector.
(2) The resistance should be less then one ohm.
(3) If the resistance is more then one ohm, clean
and/or tighten the antenna base to fender mounting
hardware.

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, (REFER TO
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS)
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the glove box from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL).
(3) Reach through the instrument panel glove box
opening to unplug the two antenna coaxial cables in
line connector. Unplug the connector by pulling it
apart while twisting the metal connector halves. Do
not pull on the cable.
(4) Unscrew the antenna mast from the antenna
body base on the right outer cowl side panel (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Antenna Remove/Install
1 - RIGHT COWL SIDE PANEL
2 - BASE & CABLE
3 - GROMMET
4 - SCREW
5 - COVER
6 - MAST
(5) Using a trim stick, gently pry the edge of the
antenna base trim cover to unsnap it from the
antenna body base.
(6) Remove the three screws that secure the
antenna body base to the right outer cowl side panel.
(7) From inside the passenger compartment, push
the coaxial cable grommet on the antenna body half
of the coaxial cable out through the hole in the right
inner cowl side panel.
(8) From the outside of the vehicle, pull the
antenna body base and cable assembly out through
the hole in the right outer cowl side panel.

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