Kia Sportage: Audio / Antenna Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Audio / Antenna Repair procedures

Removal

Roof antenna

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the roof trim assembly. (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the roof antenna cable and connector (A).

4.	Remove the roof antenna (B) after loosening a nut (A).

Installation

Roof anenna

1.	Install the roof antenna.

2.	Connect the roof antenna cable and connector.

3.	Install the roof trim assembly.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

•	Make sure that the cable and connector are plugged in properly.

•	Check the audio system for normal operation.

Inspection

Antenna Cable

1.	Check for continuity between the center poles of antenna cable.

2.	Check for continuity between the outer poles of antenna cable. There should be continuity.

3.	If there is no continuity, replace the antenna cable.

4.	Check for continuity between the center pole (A) and outer pole (B) of antenna cable. There should be no continuity.

5.	If there is continuity, replace the antenna cable.

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