CAUTION: Use appropriate fender protection so you do not damage paint when removing antenna base.
Unsnap the radio antenna base cap (18A927) from the antenna base and remove the radio antenna base cap.
Section 15-02: Antenna | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
Removal
Remove the radio chassis (18806) from the instrument panel (04320).
Disconnect the radio antenna lead in cable (18812) from the radio chassis.
Remove the radio antenna lead in cable from the retaining clips along the bottom of the instrument panel.
Remove the antenna mast from the antenna base.
CAUTION: Use appropriate fender protection so you do not damage paint when removing antenna base.
Unsnap the radio antenna base cap (18A927) from the antenna base and remove the radio antenna base cap.
Remove four antenna base attaching screws and remove the antenna base and radio antenna base gasket (18946).
The radio antenna lead in cable can now be disconnected from the antenna base.
Installation
Insert the radio antenna lead in cable from the passenger compartment into the antenna hole in the cowl top extension (020A10) and cowl top vent panel (022A68).
From outside of the vehicle, pull the cable through the hole in the cowl top extension until the grommet on the cable is properly seated.
Attach the radio antenna lead in cable to the base and radio antenna base gasket assembly through the hole on the cowl top extension. Seat the assembly on the hole pattern.
Install the four antenna base attaching screws.
Place the radio antenna base cap in position over the antenna base and snap the radio antenna base cap onto the base.
Install the radio antenna mast (18A886) to the radio antenna base.
Route the radio antenna lead in cable to the retainers on the bottom of the instrument panel.
Connect the radio antenna lead in cable to the radio chassis and check the operation of the radio chassis.
Install the radio chassis in the instrument panel. Refer to Section 15-01.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18A886 | Radio Antenna Mast |
| 2 | 18A927 | Radio Antenna Base Cap |
| 3 | 19A192 | Radio Antenna Base |
| 4 | 18812 | Radio Antenna Lead In Cable |
| 5 | 18946 | Radio Antenna Base Gasket |
| 6 | 022A68 | Cowl Top Vent Panel |
| 7 | N610019-S36 | Screw, 4 Req'd |
| 8 | 020A10 | Cowl Top Extension |
| 9 | — | Grommet (Part of 18812 Cable Assembly) |
| A | — | Tighten to 3.4-3.6 Nm (30-32 Lb-In) |
| B | — | Tighten to 1.8-2.6 Nm (15.4-22.6 Lb-In) |