How to check and replace the antenna and cable assembly on a Mercury Cougar?

With the antenna cable installed on the vehicle and the cable unplugged from the radio, check the antenna with an ohmmeter at the points shown in the accompanying illustration (Antenna resistance check). If any readings are not as specified, replace the antenna and cable assembly. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For a power antenna, lower the antenna, remove the rear screws from the right side front splash shield for access and remove the lower antenna bolt. Remove the nut at the top of the antenna stanchion and remove the antenna through the fender opening. Installation is the reverse of removal. For a manual antenna, detach the holding straps from the instrument panel and lower the glove compartment. Remove the screws and detach the right cowl side trim panel. Unplug the cable from the radio. Disengage the antenna cable from the clips and retainers along the top of the heater/air conditioning assembly. Remove the radio antenna base cap, remove the mounting screws, pull the base and cable assembly out through the holes in the door hinge pillar and remove the assembly from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Mercury Cougar Antenna

The Mercury Cougar Antenna receives and amplifies radio-frequency signals for the cabin entertainment system so the driver can enjoy AM, FM, and satellite broadcasts. Drivers can get a radio signal. The early Mercury Cougar applied a four-feet long manual mast Antenna setup that the owner was required to retract before parking. However, this steel tube Antenna connected via wires to the receiver and amplifier. Later editions of the Mercury came equipped with slimmer external Antenna versions fitted onto the hood or trunk. Moreover, this design of metal or fiberglass provided similar reception but without the towering profile. The concealed windshield or dashboard Antenna was the next step for Cougar, tucking hardware inside glass or trim and cutting wind noise. Today, a compact rooftop satellite unit sits on top of a Mercury Cougar, assuming a skyward position for richer sound. This Antenna is the first to handle satellite frequencies in addition to AM and FM. The main difference across those generations is mounting spot, visibility, and bandwidth, but each evolution kept the recognizable Cougar look.

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Mercury Cougar Antenna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to check and replace the antenna and cable assembly on a Mercury Cougar?
A:
With the antenna cable installed on the vehicle and the cable unplugged from the radio, check the antenna with an ohmmeter at the points shown in the accompanying illustration (Antenna resistance check). If any readings are not as specified, replace the antenna and cable assembly. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For a power antenna, lower the antenna, remove the rear screws from the right side front splash shield for access and remove the lower antenna bolt. Remove the nut at the top of the antenna stanchion and remove the antenna through the fender opening. Installation is the reverse of removal. For a manual antenna, detach the holding straps from the instrument panel and lower the glove compartment. Remove the screws and detach the right cowl side trim panel. Unplug the cable from the radio. Disengage the antenna cable from the clips and retainers along the top of the heater/air conditioning assembly. Remove the radio antenna base cap, remove the mounting screws, pull the base and cable assembly out through the holes in the door hinge pillar and remove the assembly from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal.