Chrysler Crossfire. Manual - part 152

REAR WINDOW ANTENNA

DESCRIPTION

The liftgate glass contains the audio antenna (4)
attached to the inside surface. Grid lines running hor-
izontally form the antenna, which terminates to bus
bars (1) at either side. Blade type terminals, also
attached to the inside glass surface at the bus bars,
form the beginning connection point for the radio fre-
quency signal.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ANTENNA GRID REPAIR

Repair of the rear glass antenna bus bars and terminals can be accomplished using a Mopar Rear Window Defog-
ger Repair Kit (Part Number 4267922) or equivalent.

WARNING: MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE REPAIR KIT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION. THE KIT
CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE TYPE HARDENER, WHICH ARE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN CONTACT, WASH THE AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP
AND WATER. FOR CONTACT WITH THE EYES, FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT TAKE INTER-
NALLY. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. USE WITH ADE-
QUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE OR FLAME. CONTAINS FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS. KEEP
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

1. Mask the repair area (3) on the inside of the rear

glass so that the conductive epoxy can be applied
neatly. Extend the epoxy application onto the rear
glass antenna (2) or bus bar on each side of the
break (1).

2. Follow the instructions in the repair kit for preparing the damaged area.

3. Remove the package separator clamp and mix the two conductive epoxy components thoroughly within the pack-

aging. Fold the package in half and cut the center corner to dispense the epoxy.

4. For rear glass antenna bus bar repairs, mask the area to be repaired with masking tape or a template.

5. Apply the epoxy through the slit in the masking tape or template. Overlap both ends of the break by at least 0.75

inch (19 mm).

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6. For a rear glass antenna terminal replacement, mask the adjacent areas so the epoxy can be extended onto the

adjacent bus bar. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the area where the terminal was previously fastened and onto
the adjacent bus bar line.

7. Apply a thin layer of conductive epoxy to the terminal and place it in the proper location on the rear glass

antenna bus bar. To prevent the terminal from moving while the epoxy is curing, it must be wedged or clamped.

8. Carefully remove the masking tape or template.

CAUTION: Do not allow the glass surface to exceed 400° F (204° C) or the glass may fracture.

9. Allow the epoxy to cure for 24 hours at room temperature.

10. After the conductive epoxy is properly cured, remove the wedge or clamp from the terminal. Do not attach the

wire harness connectors until the curing process is complete.

11. Check the operation of the rear glass antenna bus bar and/or terminal(s) with the audio system performance

levels.

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE REAR
WINDOW GLASS MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URE-
THANE MANUFACTURE’S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE
AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.

CAUTION: Open the door glass before installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the passenger com-
partment if a door is slammed before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water leaks can result.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate interior trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/

TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).

3. Disconnect the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) harness connector and remove the CHMSL assembly

from the liftgate. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP
LAMP - REMOVAL).

4. Disconnect the rear window defogger (1) and rear

window antenna (2) harness connectors from the
liftgate glass terminals.

5. Remove the liftgate glass.

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the liftgate glass.

2. Connect the rear window defogger (3) and the rear

window antenna (1) harness connectors to the lift-
gate glass terminals.

3. Install the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL)

assembly to the liftgate (2), and connect the
CHMSL harness connector. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING

EXTERIOR/CENTER

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP - INSTALLATION).

4. Install the liftgate interior trim panel. (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.

RADIO

REMOVAL

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAG-
NOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Record customer defined presets.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the radio by performing the following:

•

Using Special Tool 3291 Radio Removal tool,
insert the tools into the slots with the jagged
edge toward the center of the radio until a slight
click is heard.

•

Gently pull the rings on the radio tools to dis-
lodge radio.

•

Pull the radio from the vehicle dash.

4. Disconnect the radio harness connectors.

5. Remove the radio from the vehicle.

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6. To remove the radio tools, depress the flexible

metal tabs on each side of the radio.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect the radio harness connectors.

2. Align and gently guide the radio into the radio

opening.

3. Push in on the radio fully until it clicks into place.

4. Connect the negative battery cable.

5. Restore customer defined presets.

SPEAKER

REMOVAL

LOWER DOOR SPEAKER

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