XM Satellite Radio RoadyTM manual XM Antenna Set-up, Antenna Installation, Cable Routing

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Section	XM Antenna Set-up
	Antenna Installation
	• Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted on the metal sur-
5	face of the vehicle roof in the center of an area with at least 12" x 12" of
	surface area and a minimum of 6" from a window or sunroof. Figure 6
	shows three typical mounting locations.
	• If the vehicle has roof racks or skid ribs, it may be necessary to mount the
	antenna off-center.
	• If the vehicle roof does not provide a sufficient metal surface area, then
	the antenna can be mounted on the metal trunk lid at least 4" from the
	rear window.
	• If an appropriate antenna mounting location cannot be identified, contact
	your local retailer installation department for additional guidance.

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Cable Routing

•Once you have mounted the antenna in the correct location, plan how to route the cable from this location to the receiver, avoiding blocked passages and any obstructions that could kink, crimp, twist, or chafe the cable. Figure 7 shows typical routing configurations. If the cable will come into contact with a rough metal opening, use a rubber grommet to prevent damage.

•For antenna mounting locations at the front or middle of the roof, the cable can be routed down along the door jamb and into the vehicle. In some vehi- cles, the cable may be brought into the vehicle through the grommet in the door jamb which carries the power window and power lock wires. If the cable does not fit easily through the grommet, do not try to force it through. Instead, route the cable under the weather seal near the bottom of the door.

Middle Rear

Front

Figure 6. The design flexibility of your XM Antenna allows mounting on many types of vehicles. Trunk mounting of the antenna is an alternative only for hard- or soft-top convertibles with non- metallic rooftops. All other vehicles should have roof mounting.

Important: Do not install antenna inside vehicle passenger compartment. Mounting the antenna in the passenger compartment either on the front dash- board or on the rear window deck area of the vehicle will cause reception issues and must be avoided. Mounting the antenna on a non-metallic surface will also result in severe degradation in reception.

Warning: Failure to properly install the antenna may result in injury to you or others if it becomes detached during an accident.

Front Mounting Option

Figure 7. Route XM Antenna through windshield as shown.