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weintrw · 01-05-2010, 14:25

Hi:
My wife's 2003 Sable Wagon got the power antenna bent. I went to replace it, but the plastic gear wire stayed inside. So I need to open the motor caseing. Just how big a deal is getting at the power antenna. I got the spare tire out, removed the felt, but next is a serious steel almost quarter panel. It has wires going thru it and bolted to it, am I right that this is no longer simple? I'm pretty handy but in my 70's and wondering if I should go to an installer.

whw

**jwko** · 01-05-2010, 14:33

I could not find any illustrations, hope this helps.

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Wagon

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

2. Remove the LH spare tire trim panel.

3. Remove the spare tire.

4. Disconnect the wiring connectors and the antenna lead-in cable.

5. Remove the audio unit.

6. Remove the antenna mast nut and stanchion.

7. Remove the nut and the bolt from inside the vehicle.

8.Lower the power antenna out from behind the quarter panel.

9. Disconnect the pin-type retainer for the lead-in cable.

10. Disconnect the electrical connector and lead-in cable and remove the antenna assembly.

11.To install, reverse the removal procedure.