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The BKIT-VFX69383 accessories can aid the installation of Laird Connectivities Gar and Barracuda vehicular antenna family for installation on
certain Ford Explorer Interceptor and other vehicles with unique roof ridges. The use of these adapters can help ensure a water-tight interface
between the antenna and the vehicle.
The BKIT-VFX69383-001 is intended for applications in which the antenna is located between roof ridges, thus allowing the antenna to rise
above lower ridge taper areas that could restrict the antenna from sitting fully flat between the ridges. The BKIT-VFX69383-003 is intended for
use atop the ridge, wrapping around the edge of the ridge to provide more interface area contact to prevent water ingress.
BKIT-VFX69383-001
No.
Part Number
Qty.
Description
1
107-00140
1
Pad, rubber base plate
2
153-00149
1
Drill template (cardboard)
3
166-00066
1
Foam fixture
4
107-00144
2
Foam core
BKIT-VFX69383-003
No.
Part Number
Qty.
Description
1
107-00148
1
Pad, rubber base plate
2
153-00149
1
Drill template (cardboard)
3
166-00066
1
Foam fixture
4
107-00144
2
Foam core
To assemble, follow these steps:
1. Place the foam fixture on a flat, solid surface.
2. Insert the antenna into the foam fixture.
3. Remove the liner from the rubber pad (antenna side).
4. Arrange the antenna cable and insert it through the
center hole of the rubber pad.
5. Securely stick the rubber pad to the top of the antenna.
6. Install the two supplied foam cores (107-00144).
Remove the liner, position the foam cores as shown in
Figure 2, and press them into place.
1. Place the cardboard drilling template on the desired location of the roof top of vehicle.
2. Use the drill template as a guide to drill a hole to fix the antenna.
3. Mark the location for drilling.
For better UHF performance (option):
4. Following the template, mark the Paint Removal Areas (shown in Figure 3).
5. Remove the paint in these areas to ensure the best performance of the antenna.
Drill Position
Paint Removal Areas
Figure 3
107-00140
OR
107-00142
Gar/Barracuda
Antenna
166-00066
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
107-00140
OR
107-00142
107-00144
Step 6
Figure 1
Figure 2
