Antenna Mast Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Antenna Mast Installation
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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position or the ACC position.
  2. Straighten the warp of rack end.
  3. Audio power switch is the ON position.
  4. Press AM/FM button and turn on the radio.
  5. Turn audio power switch off, then immediately insert the rack into the power antenna.
  6. After the antenna mast is fully retracted, tighten the mounting nut to the specification.

    Tightening torqueΒ 

    1. 1.5-2.9 N.m {15-30 kgf.cm, 14-26 in.lbf}Β 
  7. Verify that the power antenna operates smoothly when the audio unit radio is on.
    Fig 1: Installing Antenna Mast
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