Traffic Data Antenna, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

The connectors -2- for the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- -1- are located on the roof crossmember behind the left sun visor. The flat band cable -2- is routed on the roof crossmember.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Traffic Data Antenna -R173- removal:

A securing piece -2- secures the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- -1- in its bracket -3-. The bracket is glued to the windshield -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Safety Piece

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-- Remove the safety piece -2- with a small screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Piece

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-- Remove the Traffic Data Antenna -R173- -1- from the bracket -3-.