Interior 3 Antenna: Notes

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat assembly.
Refer to "REAR SEAT ".
Remove the luggage side trim (RH, LH), and then remove the rear floor carpet.
Refer to LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT .
After loosening the antenna nuts (2 EA) and connector (A), remove the interior 3 antenna (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Nuts, Connector & Interior 3 Antenna

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NOTE: Release the connector lock (A) as indicated by the arrow, and then push-down the lock.

Make sure the connector is locked completely when installing.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector Lock

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