Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?

t=454

Welcome to the world of Saab ! User Name Password Remember Me?

What's New? Articles Forum Downloads Blog Gallery type here...

New Posts FAQ Calendar Community Forum Actions Quick Links

Forum Saab Workshop Saab 9-5 (1998-2009) Tutorials, repairs and service
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS)
Results 1 to 10 of 13 Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last

Thread Tools Search Thread

1 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

16 September 2010 #1

SaabWorld Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS)

Saab Nut
Antenna, GPS/mobile telephone (4D)

Join Date: 02 Aug 2010 Note

Posts: 337 Vehicles from model year 2001 and VIN 13047361 without handsfree provision have a dummy
antenna fitted to the roof. For more information, see Telephone connection.

To remove

If uncertain as to whether the car has handsfree provision, carry out a check. Use a torch to shine
through the microphone grille. On cars with handsfree provision, a black microphone is clearly
visible behind the grille. On cars without handsfree provision, there is just empty space behind the
grille.

1. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar trim.

2. Remove the brake light cover.
3. Remove the courtesy handle on the LH and RH sides.
4. Fold down the seat cushions and backrests.
5. Remove the centre head restraint.
6. Remove the roof clips.
7. Carefully bend down the headlining.

8. Unplug any antenna connectors.

9. Loosen the nut and remove the antenna.

To fit

2 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

1. Refit the antenna and plug in any connectors.

2. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 3.0 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)

3. Bend back the headlining and refit the clips.

4. Fit the centre head restraint.
5. Return the seat cushions and backrests to the upright position.
6. Fit the courtesy handle on the LH and RH sides.
7. Fit the brake light cover.
8. Fit the LH and RH C-pillar trim.

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

3 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

16 September 2010 #2

SaabWorld Antenna, GPS/mobile telephone (5D)

Saab Nut Note

Vehicles from model year 2001 and VIN 13047361 without handsfree provision have a dummy
Join Date: 02 Aug 2010 antenna fitted to the roof. For more information, see Telephone connection.
Posts: 337
To remove

If uncertain as to whether the car has handsfree provision, carry out a check. Use a torch to shine
through the microphone grille. On cars with handsfree provision, a black microphone is clearly
visible behind the grille. On cars without handsfree provision, there is just empty space behind the
grille.

1. Remove the parcel shelf.

2. Remove the rear roof cover and unplug the connectors for the lighting.
3. Remove the D-pillar trims and the roof covers over the rear side windows.
4. Remove the fasteners in the roof trim over the rear side windows and undo the top of both
C-pillar trims.
5. Remove the two clips in the roof and carefully bend down the headlining.

6. Unplug any antenna connectors.

7. Remove the nut and the antenna.

To fit

4 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

1. Refit the antenna and tighten the nut.

Tightening torque 3.0 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
2. Plug in any connectors.

3. Carefully lift up the headlining and fit the two clips in the roof.
4. Refit the C-pillar trims and fasteners over the rear side windows.
5. Fit the roof covers over the rear side windows and refit the D-pillar trims.
6. Plug in the lighting and fit the rear roof cover.
7. Refit the parcel shelf.

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

5 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

18 September 2010 #3

nordwulf There are two different roof antennas. One with the telephone antenna (Europe only) and one
without (dummy). This antenna is not used for radio reception. Those antennas are integrated in
Frank the rear windows.
Administrator
12802716
Genuine Saab roof-mount shark-fin telephone antenna for reception of GSM 900 and GSM 1800
MHz telephone systems, features:

• Telephone antenna for reception of 900/1800MHz dualband

Benefits:
Join Date: 30 Jul 2010 • To be fitted in the designated position on the car roof
Location: USA - Netherlands • No holes to be drilled
Posts: 7,901
Listed for use on Saab 9-3 Chassis 12046130-- and Saab 9-5 Chassis 13047361--
Saab(s): previous: 2006 9-3,
2001-06 9-5, 2011 9-4X

12762122/23
Genuine Saab roof-mount shark-fin telephone antenna, dummy antenna for aesthetic purposes
only, features:

• Improve the aesthetics of your Saab

Benefits:
• To be fitted in the designated position on the car roof

Includes antenna and securing nut (12762122/12762123)

This is a dummy antenna - reception of telephone or satnav is not possible.

Last edited by nordwulf; 18 September 2010 at 17:36.

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

17 October 2012 #4

idlerider A couple of addenda to this, for the benefit of the non-expert:

Join Date: 17 Oct 2012 i) when disconnecting the rear roof light, note which way round the single wires to the two single
Location: Scottish Northern
plugs go
Highlands ii) everything just pulls apart (with care) but to remove the two clips in the roof, first turn them
through 90 degrees
Posts: 3
iii) to remove the dog guard sockets over the side windows, use a small screwdriver to release the
Saab(s): MY03 9-5 Aero wagon
two plastic pins and pull them right out

- I didn't find it necessary to undo the top of both C-pillar trims - YMMV

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

6 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

17 October 2012

rpiereck Mine is a MY 2000 with the dummy antenna (and also some cat bite marls on it!) and no
microphones, hence no hands free kit. I was wondering what was that antenna as I have neither
Renato Piereck satnav nor handsfree. Odd.
Spreading the Saab virus

Now: '00 Saab 9-5 Aero Combi - '89 Peugeot 205 CTI - '91 Peugeot 309 GTI
Gone: '87 Saab 900i - '95 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Join Date: 24 Jul 2011

Location: Ansbach, Germany #5
Posts: 1,520
Saab(s): '00 9-5 Aero SC, 87 900i
8v

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

19 November 2012 #6

Yamarocket630 FYI... If you have factory installed navi in your 9-5 the gps antenna is mounted on a bracket on the
back of the MIU.
Saab Enthusiast

Join Date: 06 Nov 2011

Location: Smyrna TN
Posts: 63
Saab(s): 2007 9-5 Aero Sport
Combi

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

19 December 2012 #7

dave225 Hi
Can anyone confirm if this shark fin antenna mounts with just a single hole - what diameter? - and
Join Date: 19 Dec 2012 can I mount another aftermarket antenna in its place? I have a Blaupunkt single DIN head unit
Location: uk
with DAB and I have the matching antenna.
Thanks Dave
Posts: 1
Saab(s): 9-5 Aero 2005

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

15 December 2013 #8

idlerider Confirm single hole - but it's square! About 10mm, IIRC. Almost ashy aftermarket antenna should
do, even if you have to ensure a watertight seal with a dab of silicone.
Join Date: 17 Oct 2012
Location: Scottish Northern
Highlands
Posts: 3
Saab(s): MY03 9-5 Aero wagon

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

7 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

15 June 2014 #9

Pbuck1 I don't have On-Star in my car so the 'shark tooth' roof antenna is not functional. The covering on
it is in bad shape. Anyone else have this problem? Someone had tried to patch it with a rubber
Saab Enthusiast spray of some kind. It looks only marginally better. Question - what is the part number for a
replacement?
Join Date: 10 Apr 2014 Question - is there such a thing as putting a flat plug instead of the tooth (since it doesn't
Location: Atlanta function).
Posts: 157
Saab(s): 2004 9-5 ARC 2.3T
wagon

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

15 June 2014 #10

idlerider @Pbuck1: they ALL do this, Sir.

Not SAAB specific and were fitted to lots of different models. Loads of them available, from loads of
Join Date: 17 Oct 2012 people, on a well-known auction site - you only need a 'dummy' one, with no internals - just
Location: Scottish Northern
search for 'shark's fin aerial'.
Highlands DON'T try to plug it because it will probably leak, definitely look naff and undoubtedly affect the
resale value (however small).
Posts: 3
Saab(s): MY03 9-5 Aero wagon

Promote to Article Reply With Quote

Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last

Quick Navigation Tutorials, repairs and service Top

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

antenna, roof
View Tag Cloud

Posting Permissions

You may not post new threads BB code is On

You may not post replies Smilies are On
You may not post attachments [IMG] code is On
You may not edit your posts [VIDEO] code is On
HTML code is Off

8 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM
Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS) https://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=454

Forum Rules

-- SaabWorld Contact Us SaabWorld Privacy Statement Terms of Service Top

All times are GMT. The time now is 14:44.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5
Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.

9 of 9 10/19/2023, 4:48 PM