Antenna - Satellite Radio Description; Operation; Removal; Installation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

8A - 6 AUDIO
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)
(3) Seat the grommet in the side panel and connect
the cable to the instrument panel harness connector.
(4) Install antenna nut and adapter.
(5) Install shroud (if equipped).
(6) Install the inner fender shield.
(7) Install antenna mast.
(8) Connect the antenna cable to the instrument
panel antenna cable.
(9) Install the right side cowl trim panel.
(10) Connect the battery negative cable.
ANTENNA - SATELLITE RADIO
DESCRIPTION
The satellite radio antenna is secured by adhesive
foam and two retainers which protrude through a
hole in the roof panel. Two wires from the antenna
are connected to the body harness above the head-
liner.

OPERATION

The satellite radio antenna receives signals from
orbiting satellites and sends these signals to the sat-
ellite receiver module. The satellite radio antenna
must have open space in which to operate. Items car-
ried on the roof, parking inside etc. can have an
effect on the antenna's ability to receive signals.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Lower the rear portion of the headliner as nec-
essary to access underside of antenna (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
(3) A adhesive removal tool can be created by
using a 18 to 24 inch piece of nylon cord wrapped
around two handles (Fig. 4). Using the removal tool,
guide the nylon cord under the dust seal on the for-
ward side of the antenna. Grab the handles and work
the cord through the adhesive. Continue this for 360°
around the antenna.
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connectors from
the antenna.
Fig. 4 SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA REMOVAL
1 - SATELLITE ANTENNA
2 - NYLON CORD
3 - WOODEN DOWEL ROD
(5) From inside the vehicle, and using a flat
bladed tool, depress one of the retaining tabs on the
antenna. Push up the one side of the antenna con-
nector through the roof panel. Depress the other side
of the connector and remove the antenna.
(6) Remove any remaining adhesive from roof
panel with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth. If
original antenna is being reinstalled, remove adhe-
sive from antenna mounting surface.

INSTALLATION

(1) If original antenna is being reinstalled, remove
backing from patch adhesive and apply to antenna
base.
(2) Remove backing from the adhesive on the
antenna.
(3) Insert wire harness through hole in roof panel.
Press antenna into position until both retainers snap
into place.
(4) Connect wire harness connectors to antenna.
(5) Install headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
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