Ford 9G1Z-15603-A Aerial Assembly

2003 and later Expedition/Navigator models feature an antenna grid on the left-rear quarter-glass, eliminating the need for a mechanical antenna. To begin, remove the right front tire and the right front inner fenderwell. In the inner fenderwell opening, detach the antenna cable from the antenna base. If replacing the antenna, use a small wrench to remove the mast, pry off the antenna trim cap, and take out the screws securing the antenna to the body, ensuring to cover the fender with a rag or tape to prevent paint damage. For replacing the antenna cable, remove the cable retaining clip and push the cable and grommet assembly into the passenger compartment. Detach the radio and disconnect the antenna lead from the rear side of the radio. Remove any remaining cable retaining clips and pull the antenna cable out from under the dash. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.

2003 and later Expedition/Navigator models feature an antenna grid on the left-rear quarter-glass, eliminating the need for a mechanical antenna. To begin, remove the right front tire and the right front inner fenderwell. In the inner fenderwell opening, detach the antenna cable from the antenna base. If replacing the antenna, use a small wrench to remove the mast, pry off the antenna trim cap, and take out the screws securing the antenna to the body, ensuring to cover the fender with a rag or tape to prevent paint damage. For replacing the antenna cable, remove the cable retaining clip and push the cable and grommet assembly into the passenger compartment. Detach the radio and disconnect the antenna lead from the rear side of the radio. Remove any remaining cable retaining clips and pull the antenna cable out from under the dash. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.

If you do not have a fender mounted antenna, the AM/FM antenna is integrated into the windshield and is not serviceable on its own. The fender mounted antenna is specifically for AM and FM reception. To remove it, first take off the right front inner fender splash shield, then remove the antenna mast, boot, and bolt, followed by disconnecting the cable and removing the antenna. Installation follows the reverse order of removal. For the satellite antenna, the antenna cable runs from the radio up through the passenger-side windshield pillar under the headliner. To access it, lower the headliner, disconnect the antenna cable, remove the bolt securing the antenna to the roof, and then take the antenna off the roof, with installation also following the reverse order of removal.

Remove the rear screws from the right side front splash shield for access.

The antenna cable runs from the radio up through the passenger-side windshield pillar under the headliner.

Working under the right end of the dash, detach the two antenna cable clips and disconnect the antenna cable connector.

Remove the glove box.Disconnect the inner antenna cable from the outer antenna cable.Detach the two inner antenna cable locator clips from the trim piece right below the glove box opening by carefully prying them loose with a trim removal tool.Remove the radio and disconnect the inner antenna cable from the backside of the radio.Installation is the reverse of removal.

The antenna cable consists of two cables. Front and rear. The rear cable is routed down the right C-pillar, between the body and the left and right ends of the back seat, then along the rocker, under the front and rear door sill panels and carpeting, and ends at the right kick panel, where it connects to the front cable. The front cable is routed up behind the right kick panel, then turns left and goes across the glove box area and connects to the backside of the radio.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure.

Remove the inner fender splash shield from the right front wheel well.

Remove the radio. Disconnect the antenna cable from the back of the radio unit.

Reach under the instrument panel and disconnect the antenna cable at the lead-in connector.

The antenna cable runs from the radio up through the passenger-side windshield pillar under the headliner.

With the antenna cable installed on the vehicle and the cable unplugged from the radio, check the antenna with an ohmmeter between the cable and tip. The reading should be less than 5 ohms. If not, replace the antenna and cable assembly.

The right scuff plate and right lower A-pillar trim panel need to be removed before detaching the antenna cable.