Antenna Cable Replacement

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Antenna Cable Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Cable Component
G04843270Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
ANTENNA CABLE REPLACEMENT REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Remove the right rear corner garnish molding. Refer to BODY REAR CORNER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the right center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT .
  3. Lower the rear of the headliner as needed. Refer to HEADLINING TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
1 Antenna Cable
Tips: 
  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors at each end of the antenna.
  2. If the antenna cable is taped into the wiring harness then cut the ends off the old antenna and route the new antenna as close to the old one as possible using tie straps to secure the new cable.
RENDER: 1.0x

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