Kia Carnival (2007 year). Manual — part 296

Antenna

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the right C filler trim(A) and luggage side trim. (Refer to Body group-Interior trim).

2. Remove the diversity(C) after removing 1P connector (A) and radio feeder cable (B).

3. Remove the glass antenna radio amplifier (A) - Left/Right each 1 ea- after removing radio feeder cable (B) and

amplifier wiring (C) from the glass antenna radio amplifier (A).

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

INSPECTION

GLASS ANTENNA TEST

1. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B) as shown.

2. Touch one tester probe to the glass antenna terminal (A) hear, and move the other tester probe along the antenna

wires to check that continuity exists.

GLASS ANTENNA REPAIR

To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one inch.

1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, and then clean it with alcohol.

2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the glass antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).

3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver conductive paint (A) extending about 1/8"on both sides of the

break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.

Thoroughly mix the paint before use.

4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry three hours before removing the tape.

DIVERSITY & RADIO AMPLIFIER INSPECTION

1. Disconnect power connector 1P (A) from the diversity.

2. Turn the radio ON.

Measure the voltage between the harness side power connector and body ground.

OK : approximately 12V (ACC+)

3. Remove the radio feeder cable from the diversity and radio amp.

4. Check for continuity between diversity and right side radio amp feeder cable (B).

5. Check for continuity between diversity and left side radio amplifier feeder cable (C).

6. Disconnect the 2P power connector from the glass antenna radio amplifier.