Heated rear window aerial amplifier - removal and refitting

Removal
1 On some 1986 models onwards the radio aerial is incorporated in the heated rear window element, and to assist reception an amplifier is fitted. This is located in the tailgate adjacent to the tailgate wiper motor. Removal and refitting is as follows.

2 Remove the tailgate wiper motor trim panel and the adjoining trim panel.

3 Undo the two screws and withdraw the amplifier.

4 Disconnect the wiring and remove the amplifier.

Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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