1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 145

Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it's cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: NOTICE: Before enteringan automatic car wash, turnoff go your radio to make the power antenna down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not down when go you turn the radio it may be damaged or off, need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. I . Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections. removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 5 . Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on. 6. Repeat if necessary. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit. NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could darnage it. Adjustable Mast Antenna The mast should be fully retracted before entering any automated wash f x i l i t y to minimize the risk of antenna damage. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the antenna is still tightened to the body side panel. 3-29