3. Drill a small hole or cut a gap into the rubber sleeve and lead the cable through
the interior trim to the receiver.
Figure 21: Entering the interior through the cable channel
Note: Many convertibles have composite trunk lids. In such cases it will be necessary
to create a metal "ground plane". This can be done by gluing aluminum foil (at least 2
square feet) underneath the trunk lid between the composite lid and the liner.
Figure 22: Antenna mounting on a composite trunk lid
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It is important that the coaxial cable does not become damaged
or kinked during the installation procedure.