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Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-

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0102030405064N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Note

Aerial wirings are directly plugged at the base of roof aerial -RX5-.

Removing

  • Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.
  • Remove moulded headliner and place it on head restraints → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-
  • Release and unplug connectors -1- to aerial wires.
  • Remove bolt -3- and remove with retaining clip.
  • Remove roof aerial -RX5--2-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:

  • Position and press on roof aerial -RX5- until it engages.
Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-

Specified torques

Component Specified torque
Bolt -3- on roof aerial -RX5- 6 N·m

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