The antenna system consists of
- antenna mast
- antenna base and cable
- antenna lead-in cable
The antenna uses a 2-piece coaxial cable to connect the audio unit to the antenna base. The front antenna lead-in cable is connected to the audio unit and has an in-line connector at the RH cowl side.
Refer to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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- For additional information, refer to the procedures below.
Removal and Installation
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
- Remove the antenna mast.
- Remove the antenna boot.
- Remove the antenna base bolt.
- Remove the RH front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to «FRONT END BODY PANELS»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-panel-system-front-end-body-panels) .
- Disconnect the antenna cable connection.
- Remove the antenna base.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting)
- Remove the RH front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to «FRONT END BODY PANELS»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-panel-system-front-end-body-panels) .
- Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna base. Push the grommet through the cowl panel.
- Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
- Disconnect the antenna cable connection and remove the antenna cable.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to «AUDIO UNIT»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/entertainment-systems/#audio-unit-system) .
- Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
- Lower the glove compartment door.
- Disconnect the pin-type retainers for the lead-in cable.
- Disconnect the antenna cable connection and remove the antenna lead-in cable.
- To install, reverse the removal.