Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the antenna dual cable strap to the vehicle.
- Beginning from the right side, align and secure the antenna dual cable strap retaining clips to the rear compartment flange.
- Install the right rear wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Rear End.
- Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the antenna short braided ground strap (2), then the antenna dual cable strap (1) to the rear fascia retaining stud.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.NOTE: Do NOT twist or damage the ground straps when you tighten the retaining nut.
- Install the nut retaining the straps to the rear fascia retaining stud.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining nut to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).
- Connect the antenna electrical connector to the rear body wiring harness.
- Install both of the right tail lamps.
- Install the screws retaining both of the right tail lamps.
Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the left inner tail lamp.
- Install the screws retaining the left inner tail lamp.
Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).