Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Navigation System Antenna R50 , removing and installing
On vehicles without telephone, the Navigation System Antenna R50 is located behind rear roof end trim. If a telephone is also installed, the Navigation System Antenna R50 is located within the roof antenna.
Removing and installing roof antenna → Telephone Antenna R65 - as of model year 03, removing and installing .
Removing and installing SDARS antenna → Radio, Telephone, Navigation System Antenna R52 , removing and installing .
- Switch off all electrical components.
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Removing
- Remove rear roof end strip → 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
- Disconnect harness connectors - 2 - and - 3 - at Navigation System Antenna R50.
- Release retaining clips - arrows - and remove cover Navigation System Antenna R50 - 1 -.
Installing
- Install in reverse order.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.