CAUTION:
Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove the following parts:a. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)b. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)c. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)d. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)e. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
4. While pressing the keyless antenna bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket tab from the instrument panel.
5. Remove the keyless antenna from the instrument panel.
6. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
7. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
8. Remove the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove the trunk covering. (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the trunk board. (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
5. While pressing the keyless antenna bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket tab from the body.
6. Remove the keyless antenna from the body.
7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
8. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
9. Remove the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
3. While pressing the keyless antenna bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket tab from the bracket.
4. Remove the keyless antenna from the bracket.
5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
6. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
7. Remove the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
The keyless antenna (vehicle exterior, driver's side/passenger's side) cannot be removed as a single unit because it is built into the front outer handle. To replace the keyless antenna (vehicle exterior, driver's side/passenger's side), replace the front outer handle. (See FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove the following parts:a. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)b. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
4. While pressing the keyless antenna bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket tab from the bracket.
5. Remove the keyless antenna from the bracket.
6. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
7. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
8. Remove the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.