Removal Procedure
Important:
| • | Use adhesion promoter to ensure adequate bonding of the coupling. |
| • | To obtain maximum adhesion between the new mobile antenna couplings and
the glass surface, keep the couplings and the glass dry and greater than 15°C
(60°F) during installation. Allow 6-8 hours at 15°C (60°F) for the
adhesive to cure after installation, otherwise the new couplings may not adhere. |
| • | Do not attempt to reinstall the exterior or inner coupling of the original
cellular antenna using any type of glue, adhesive tapes, etc. Doing so may eliminate
the cellular signal transfer through the glass and reduce the maximum performance
of the system, including the air bag deployment notification. |
- Disconnect the coaxial cable from the inner coupling of the mobile communication
antenna.
Notice: If you use a razor blade or other sharp tool in order to remove the
adhesives or foreign objects from the inside of the rear window, use the blade
carefully. Damage to the grid lines may result.
- Use a small wide-bladed plastic tool to cut the double back tape
material while lifting up on the inner antenna coupling (2).
Installation Procedure
- Clean
the inside of the back glass with an alcohol wipe.
- Dry the glass thoroughly using a lint free cloth.
- Apply Glass Adhesion Promoter GM P/N 12378555 or (Canadian P/N 88901239)
to the back glass in the area where you will install the antenna coupling.
Follow the instructions on the product label.
Important:
| • | The RF connections for the inner antenna coupling should run parallel
to the defogger gridline. |
| • | Align the inner and outer antenna couplings. |
| • | Do not touch the adhesive backing on the antenna coupling. |
- If the exterior coupling is not installed, mark the inner antenna coupling locations
with a grease pencil on the exterior surface of the rear window.
| • | Location (A) 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| • | Location (B) 115 mm (4.5 in) |
- Remove the protective film from the adhesive backing on the inner antenna
coupling.
- Align the inner antenna coupling to the locating marks on the back glass
or the exterior coupling.
- Press firmly on all 4 corners and
on the center of the inner coupling (2) in order to ensure proper adhesion
to the glass (4).
Hold pressure on the coupling for 10-30 seconds.
- Ensure that no gaps exist between the couplings (5,2) and the glass (4).
- Connect the coaxial cable to the inner coupling.
- Keep the vehicle dry. Allow 6-8 hours after installation, at 15°C
(60°F), for the adhesive to cure.
