Ford Falcon. Manual — part 363

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SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

Description

Nm

Antenna module

10.2-13.8

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Antenna

All vehicles are equipped with On Glass Antenna’s

which consist of the following components:

On glass printed elements
Amplifier module
Cable assemblies

Sedan
The sedan antenna uses a combination of the heated

backlite grid (FM) and several elements on the glass

above the heated backlite (AM).

The amplifier module is located on the left hand side

C pillar structure.

Wagon
The wagon antenna is located on the left hand rear

quarter glass and uses the inner elements for FM and

the outer elements for AM.

The amplifier module is located on the upper side rail

directly above the center of the left hand side quarter

glass.

Ute
The ute antenna uses elements on the backlite as

well as the two quarter glass’s. The heated backlite

elements are used for FM and the two quarter glass

elements as well as the elements above the heated

backlite are used for AM.

The amplifier module is located on the left hand side

quarter panel adjacent to the heated backlite

connection. Wiring attached to the quarter trims links

the AM elements between the rear and side glass’s.

Window Tint Warning
Window tinting is not recommended on glass with

printed antenna elements.

Metallised window tint material significicantly

degrades radio reception on both the AM and FM

bands.
Non metallised dye based tint material is an

improvement over metallised tint material but still

degrades radio reception.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Antenna

Refer to Section 415-00.

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GENERAL PROCEDURES

Antenna Grid Wire Repair

1. To maintain optimum radio performance breaks in

the heated backlight or antenna elements grids

must be repaired.

2. Repair kits are available through automative

accessory outlets, and repair instructions must be

followed to ensure a satisfactory and permanent

fix.

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