OEM 2004 Dodge Dakota Antenna Cable

2004 Dodge Dakota Antenna Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace an Antenna Cable on the Instrument Panel on 2004 Dodge Dakota?

  A: Begin by disconnecting the battery negative cable from the PC board to keep the air bag system from working and let the capacitor sit still for two minutes before any work. Disconnect the coaxial cable beside where the radio is installed, being sure to pull the metal halves apart while keeping the cable relaxed. Do this by attaching a piece of cord or twine to the middle of the connector between the instrument panel end of the cable and the antenna end, so you can use it later. Remove the antenna cable from the clips holding the radio in place by the glove box and the instrument panel, making sure not to pull the antenna from the radio directly out of its socket. Pull the blue antenna plug away from your radio and pull the antenna cable from the radio. Loosen the twine or cord from the connector instead of the cable and remove the antenna cable from the panel on the instrument. Pull the new antenna cable through the bottom of the receiver after attaching the cord to the connector at the end. Join the radio receiver with the instrument panel, fit the end of the cable into the retainer clips, untie the twine or cord from the antenna port and attach the antenna cable connector back under the instrument panel. The final step is to attach the black battery cable back.