Vehicles with the hands-free system have three engine start antennas for communication with the card:
- – the front antenna, located behind the front panel of the instrument panel;
- – the antenna in the rear of the center console;
– the antenna in the rear part of the floor (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1. Engine start antenna placement diagram: 1 – front antenna; 2 – antenna in the rear of the center console; 3 – Rear Floor Antenna
NOTE
The antennas used to unlock the body opening elements are not connected to the electronic engine immobilizer system.
The antennas are identical and interchangeable.
They do not require programming.
Removing and Installing Engine Start Antennas
Fig. 2. Antenna mounting: 1 – clips
Removing the antennas
To remove the antenna, press the clips (Fig. 2).
The engine start antenna clips are very fragile and break easily.
Removing the center antenna
Disconnect the front panel.
Fig. 3. Removing the Center Console
Remove the center console (Fig. 3).
Removing the Rear Antenna
Partially remove the trunk carpet.
Fig. 4. Removing the Rear Antenna: 1 – Clips
Disconnect the antenna by pressing the clips (Fig. 4).
Installation is the reverse of removal.