Instr 9927916
Rev 01 2017-11
Page 9 of 11
6. Install AM/FM antenna.
NOTE
See previous section,
HARNESS DETAIL
, for
connector identification.
a. Mark two holes on top of right front fender for
alignment pin
K
and antenna mounting post
L
, both located on antenna base
a
.
NOTE
Exact base location is not critical. However, if mast
tilt functionality is desired, ensure location allows
desired tilt, and that ground strap
o
can reach
chassis ground location. See Step c. below.
Mark center of alignment pin hole
K
9/16 inch
(15 mm) REARWARD from center of mounting
post hole
L
as shown, then drill holes at
marked locations:
• 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter hole for alignment
pin
K
• 1/2 inch (12 mm) diameter hole for mounting
post
L
IMPORTANT
Control drill depth to prevent damage to underlying
structure or components.
b. Insert threaded post and alignment pin located
on antenna base
a
through drilled holes in
fender, attach one end of ground strap
o
and
connector 11B on antenna harness
s
, then
secure with STEEL nut
d
. Install rubber boot.
IMPORTANT
Do NOT remove NYLON nut pre-installed to
threaded post.
NOTE
Fender shown partially transparent for clarity.
c. Remove nut
M
from ground stud, install loose
end of ground strap
o
, then reinstall nut.
NOTE
Ground strap improves AM reception.
d. Route connector 11A on antenna harness
s
rearward through firewall grommet
H
into
upper dash compartment.
NOTE
Antenna will be connected to head unit in Step 9.
Coil and stow excess antenna harness length in
upper dash compartment.
