61 13... Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver

2004 BMW 325xi 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION 61 13... Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver

Cut off faulty antenna angle plug directly after strain relief.

Carefully and with precision, strip insulation from antenna cable as illustrated (lengths given in mm).

Fig 1: Striping Insulation From Antenna Cable
G03165819Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Brush shield (copper braid) towards rear.

IMPORTANT: There must be no more copper wire protruding in the direction of the inner conductor on the inner conductor insulation (risk of short circuits).

Create a loop on inner conductor.

Fig 2: Creating Loop On Inner Conductor
G03165820Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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