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Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent,
you
can straighten it
out
by hand.
If
the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check every once in
a
while to be sure the mast
is
still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well
if
it’s cleaned from time to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on
the
ignition and radio
to
raise the antenna to
full
mast extension.
2.
Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
3.
Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any
dirt.
4.
Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5.
Make
the
antenna
go
up and down by turning the
6.
Then repeat if necessary.
radio or ignition on and off.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage it.
I
NOTICE:
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This
will
prevent the mast from possibly getting
damaged.
If
the antenna does not
go
down when
you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or
need
to
be cleaned.
In
either case, lower the
antenna by hand by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
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