Sirius Satellite Radio 051707a,DOT2,SUVA2 Installation Manual
Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna
Installation Guide
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Warning and Safety Information
Caution
Because adhesive is used in the installation of the rubber cover/tail, it is recommended that
the antenna be installed at or above room temperature (68 degrees). Lower temperatures may
cause the adhesive on the rubber cover/tail to not adhere properly to the vehicle roof. Warmer
temperatures will also allow for easier over all antenna installation, including easier routing of
the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and other areas in the vehicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature, so car washes
as well as other contact with the antenna and rubber cover/tail should be avoided during this
72 hour period.
Warning
Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during the
installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can cause the SIRIUS signal to be
degraded or unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna
causing the antenna to fail.
Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the antenna to
not function properly.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle
Antenna. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything
is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. It
is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to
ship your kit in the future.
Magnetic Mount
Vehicle Antenna
Magnetic Mount
Vehicle Antenna
Rubber
Cover/Tail
Rubber
Cover/Tail
Alcohol SwabAlcohol Swab
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Installation
The installation of the magnetic antenna consists of two installation steps:
Mounting the magnetic antenna and cover/tail on the vehicle
Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock
The following sections provide instructions for both installation steps.
Antenna Mounting
The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold
the antenna in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also allows for easy
removal for transferring the antenna to other vehicles.
Figure 1 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:
Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof, near the
rear window.
Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the windshield.
Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear window.
The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around
it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from
receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a
sunroof, a roof mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your vehicle has a potential
obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3 inches away from it (but no
closer than 3 inches from the roof edge, or trunk lid in the case of a convertible).
Note: Read the Do and Do Not installation tips beginning on page 13 for additional antenna
installation information.
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Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 2, and press the antenna
cable into the rubber cover/tail. The rubber cover/tail will help to position the antenna
the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with the
alcohol prep pad.
Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (Figure 2) and press the rubber
cover/tail firmly into place on the vehicle (Figure 3).
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Figure 1Figure 1
Sedan/CoupeSedan/Coupe
Pickup TruckPickup Truck
SUV/Mini-VanSUV/Mini-Van
ConvertibleConvertible
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Rubber Cover/Tail
Protective Material
Adhesive Strips
Strain Relief
Antenna Cable
Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and
continue to press firmly down on rubber cover/tail for another 30 seconds. At room
temperature (68 degrees), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During
this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and rubber antenna
cable cover/tail.
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Figure 2Figure 2
Figure 3Figure 3
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Cable Routing
When you have successfully mounted the antenna, you can begin the cable routing portion
of the installation. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of
vehicle:
Sedan/Coupe on page 7
Pickup Truck on page 8
SUV/Mini-Van on page 10
Convertible on page 11
Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the Install/Ac-
tivate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
Sedan/Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 4 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio in a sedan/coupe.
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Window
4. Route Cable from Trunk
Under Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards Front
of Vehicle
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Radio
Location
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
2. Route Cable Out of
Window Molding and
Into Weatherstripping
Around Trunk Opening
3. Route Cable Along
Trunk Wall and Into
Cabin
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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window.
Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear
window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable
around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer.
Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the
cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable,
run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable
from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears,
etc., that could damage it.
Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue
routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.
Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front
of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the
cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the
doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut
the cable.
Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward
the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the
carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable
with wire ties.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable
so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle
dock.
Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 5 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio in a pickup truck.
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