Antenna Mast - Mazda 1996 626 Service Manual

AUDIO
Inspection
1. Disconnect the power antenna connector.
2. Connect terminal F to ground.
3. Apply battery positive voltage as indicated below and
check the operation of the antenna.
Terminal
A B
+B
+B
+B

ANTENNA MAST

Removal / Installation
1. Use snap-ring pliers to remove the mounting nut.
(Refer to page J-29.)
2. With the ignition switch at ACC or ON, turn the radio on
and pull out the antenna mast. Check the end of the
plastic rack for damage. If the rack end is kinked or
broken, replace the motor.
3. With the ignition switch at ACC or ON and the radio on,
feed the rack of the new mast into the motor with the
toothed side facing the front of the vehicle.
4. Turn the radio off. While the motor is retracting the
rack, feed the mast into the motor.
5. Reinstall the mounting nut.
Tightening torque:
2.5—2.9 N m {25—30 kgf cm, 22—26 in lbf}
6. With the ignition switch at ACC or ON, turn the radio on
and off a few times and verify that the antenna operates
smoothly.
B+: Battery positive voltage
Antenna operation
DOWN
UP
J-31
J