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INSTALLATION OF RADIO SYSTEM

GI-18prose procedure
Continued from GI-17
If a radio system is installed improperly or if a high-powered type is used, the CIS and other systems may be affected.
When the vehicle is to be equipped with a radio, observe the following precautions:

Radio installation precautions

  1. 1
    Install the antenna at the farthest point from control modules.
    Composite illustration for radio installation precautions. Top: rear three-quarter view of the MX-3 with the antenna at the FARTHEST POINT from the control modules. Lower left: detail of the feeder wire routed at least 30 cm (11.8 in) away from the control module harness. Lower right: front three-quarter view of the MX-3 with callouts to TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE, RADIO, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, and ABS CONTROL MODULE locations.
  2. 2
    Install the antenna feeder as far as possible from the control module harnesses (at least 30 cm {11.8 in}).
  3. 3
    Ensure that the antenna and feeder are properly adjusted.
  4. 4
    Do not install a high-powered radio system.
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