Tightening torques
Description | Nm | lb-ft |
Audio system antenna | 10 | 7 |
cell phone antenna | 10 | 7 |
Location of elements
Pos. | spare part no | Name |
1 | - | DAB III amplifier (in the presence of) |
2 | - | GPS/SDARS/DAB L Antenna Suspension |
3 | - | Beacon Antenna VICS |
4 | - | AM/FM Antenna Booster (non-diversity system) or AM/FM diversity antenna amplifier |
5 | - | Right RF filter |
6 | - | Antenna amplifier VICS/TMC |
7 | - | Dual FM Antenna Booster for Diversity Setting |
8 | - | Left RF filter |
The vehicle antenna system consists of:
- AM/FM glass antennas or AM/FM diversity system
- Diversity FM Antenna
- GPS antenna (in the presence of)
- Antenna SDARS (NAS only) (NAS roof suspension only) or DAB antenna (if present, on roof suspension)
- Beacon Antenna VICS (Japan only)
- Antenna of the digital audio broadcasting system (DAB) (located on the side window or on the roof hanger, depending on the system)
The AM/FM antenna is etched into the surface of the right side window glass. The antenna is equipped with an amplifier, which is located directly above the window. Different amplifiers are used, depending on the version of the infotainment system installed on the car. Higher level systems use a more powerful amplifier for diversity tuning.
The rear window has 2 FM antennas and a VICS/TMC antenna etched into the glass. 2 FM antennas are used in a diversity system along with the appropriate antenna amplifiers.
The antenna on the left window is used to receive DAB III signals.
NOTE: The telephony control module is equipped with a Bluetooth antenna. It is built into the module and is not serviced separately.
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