Saturn 15938939 Antenna Assembly, Wireless Communicate Interface

The antenna is an integral component of the rear window and cannot be serviced separately. To access the antenna module, remove the C-pillar trim and pull down the rear of the headliner, then disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the module mounting fastener. Installation is the reverse of removal. The antenna cable consists of two cables: front and rear. The rear cable is routed down the right C-pillar, between the body and the back seat, along the rocker, under the door sill panels and carpeting, ending at the right kick panel where it connects to the front cable. The front cable is routed up behind the right kick panel, turns left across the glove box area, and connects to the backside of the radio. These cables are part of the wiring harness under the carpeting, and if replacement is necessary, disconnect it at both ends and leave it in place while installing a new cable. To access the rear antenna cable, remove the back seat cushion, right C-pillar, front and rear door sills, front passenger seat, carpeting, and right kick panel. Disconnect the rear antenna cable from the antenna module and the front antenna cable, then install the new cable. For the front antenna cable, remove the right kick panel, glove box, and radio. Disconnect the front antenna cable from the radio and the rear antenna cable, then install the new cable.

To remove the antenna mast, use a small open-end wrench to unscrew it. Take care to avoid scratching the body by surrounding the base with masking tape. If the antenna base/cable assembly needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment, right door sill plate, right kick panel, and detach the lower rear portion of the inner fender liner. Disconnect the antenna mast cable from the radio cable and attach a fish wire to the end of the cable. Pass the cable and grommet through the hole in the cowl into the fender opening. Then remove the cowl cover and the antenna mast base mounting bolts.

To replace the fixed mast antenna first unbolt the negative terminal of the battery. Wearing a suitable tool, with the tape or rag to protect the finish, remove the mast from the mast base and lift the rear deck lid. First, the passenger side deck lid inner trim panel is removed simply by pulling on the edges of the panel in order to release its clips; the carpet may then be rolled back and the convenience net plastic hooks unscrewed. Move the passenger side edge of the right rear carpet trim panel back, remove the cargo light fixture leads and the antenna coaxial cable from inside the wheel housing. Remove the passenger side tail lamp assembly and disconnect the antenna coaxial cable from the quick disconnect and disconnect the remaining antenna ground lead from the body harness. Take off the nut that locks the braided ground strap to the antenna, the screws fixing the antenna bracket, and, finally, gently extrude the rubber gasket from the wheel well. The antenna assembly can be withdrawn through the tail light fixture aperture in the body rear, with the procedure of installation being exactly the opposite of this. In the case of roof mounted unit, remove the rear window trim panel gently, remove the headliner plastic screws and detach the rear portion of the headliner to view the antenna-base nut which you have to loosen to remove the antenna from the roof exterior. Release the electrical connector and the antenna cable harness connectors, and detach the base and the harness from the roof, while the reversing process is the same as the foregoing. On adaptable units, shed the negative terminal of the battery, unscrew the trim panel of the trunk lid, detach the electrical connectors and the Antenna cable harness connectors, remove the base and the harness of the trunk lid and put the Antenna base harness through the hole while reassembling. For power antenna removal it should be understood that only the mast is accessible for servicing by use of a special socket for the mast retaining nut. Perform the same action as when removing the electrical connector of a fixed mast antenna and vice versa, for installation. The following needs to be done to get to the antenna module: the negative battery terminal need to be disconnected and the door sill plate and pillar trim on the passengers side have to be removed, the audio and coaxial cables have to be disconnected from the module, the screws that attached it to the lock pillar have to be unscrewed and the module needed to be and then it is reversed. The antenna cable consists of two cables: with the rear cable lying down the center of the rear ward, and going up the right C-pillar then passing through to the left front part of the car to join the front wire running up from the radio. If a cable has to be removed, then it is only disconnected at both ends and left in the system during connection of a new one. To get to the rear antenna cable look behind the back seat cushion, right C-pillar, front and rear door sills, front passenger seat, carpeting and right kick panel and then unplug the cable from the antenna module and the front cable before installing the new cable. In order to get to the front antenna cable you will need to remove the right kick panel, glove box and radio After you have done that you will need to disconnect the front antenna cable from the radio and the rear antenna cable and after than you will be able to install the new cable.

If you want to remove the cable and antenna mast in different models, go through these procedures. - For Cobalt/GS models: unscrew its mounting base to disconnect it from the antenna mast. The installation is a reversal of removing this item. - In HHR models, open liftgate and take away back headliner trim panel. To get rid of the bolt used for mounting the antenna located on this part, pull down rear side of headliner carefully. After that, take off antenna base while disconnecting cable. Installation is reverse of removal. - When removing antennae bases and cables, ION models have their front fender removed; Remove antenna mount bracket nuts and then remove both the mounting brackets together with cable attachment points; Reinstalling or fixing it follows the same process of taking it out.

To remove the antenna mast mounting base and, remove the antenna mast and cowl cover, then unbolt the mounting base and remove the trim panel. To attach the new cable, get a wire and pull it through the grommet for installation. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

To remove the antenna mast mounting base and, remove the antenna mast and cowl cover, then unbolt the mounting base and remove the trim panel. To attach the new cable, get a wire and pull it through the grommet for installation. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

To remove the antenna mast mounting base and, remove the antenna mast and cowl cover, then unbolt the mounting base and remove the trim panel. To attach the new cable, get a wire and pull it through the grommet for installation. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

To remove the antenna mast mounting base and, remove the antenna mast and cowl cover, then unbolt the mounting base and remove the trim panel. To attach the new cable, get a wire and pull it through the grommet for installation. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

To remove the antenna mast, use a small open-end wrench to unscrew it, taking care to avoid scratching the body by surrounding the base with masking tape. If the antenna base/cable assembly needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment and detach the lower rear portion of the inner fender liner. Disconnect the antenna mast cable from the radio cable at the connector under the far right end of the instrument panel and attach a fish wire to the cable. Pass the cable and grommet through the hole in the cowl into the fender opening from inside the inner fender liner. Under the hood, remove the antenna mast base mounting screws and pull out the base and its cable. For installation, attach the new cable to the fish wire and carefully pull it back into the body, following the original cable's routing. If the extension cable needs to be replaced, remove the glove compartment and the passenger's airbag module. Release the cable from the clips along the top of the instrument panel and disconnect it from the radio and antenna base cable. Finally, reverse the removal procedure for installation.

To install, simply reverse the removal process.

The antenna extension cable is routed through the instrument panel, which needs to be removed for replacement.

Using a pair of snap-ring pliers or an antenna tool, remove the antenna base retaining nut. - Apply tape to the body around the antenna to protect the paint. - Remove the antenna base nut. - Pry out the plastic clips securing the passenger side trunk finishing panels to access the antenna motor. - Detach the motor/base assembly retaining bolt(s). - Disconnect the antenna lead and electrical connector (if equipped). - Remove the antenna motor/base assembly from the vehicle. - Remove the antenna cable, disconnect the electrical connector at the antenna relay, and remove the bolts securing the antenna assembly.

To disconnect the antenna mast cable from the extension cable, you need to attach a wire to the old cable and pull it out through the grommet below the mounting base.

Open the liftgate and remove the rear headliner trim panel. Carefully pull down the rear of the headliner to access the antenna mounting bolt and remove it. Then remove the antenna base and disconnect the cable. The installation is the reverse of removal.

Next, remove the antenna base and disconnect the electrical connectors.

Use a small open-end wrench to unscrew the antenna mast. Be careful to avoid scratching the body, and you can use masking tape around the base of the antenna to prevent this.

To remove the antenna cable, first remove the radio and any mounting brackets if applicable. Then, detach the antenna cable clip, disconnect the cable connector at the firewall, and remove the cable.

It is advisable to seek assistance from a dealer service department or a qualified repair shop for the replacement of this type of antenna.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

Simply unscrew it from the base. In most cases, it can be done by hand, but pliers can be used if needed.

To remove the antenna extension cable, you will need to remove the instrument panel.

To install, simply reverse the removal process.

Remove the glove compartment, right door sill plate, right kick panel, and detach the lower rear portion of the inner fender liner.

To remove the antenna extension cable, you will need to remove the instrument panel.

Remove the glove compartment and the passenger's airbag module. Release the cable from the clips along the top of the instrument panel and disconnect it from the radio and antenna base cable. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

The antenna is located on the roof.