1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 160

Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna willlook its best and work well if it's cleanedfrom time to time. To clean the antenna mast: NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. either case, lowerthe In antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down. I 1. Turn,on the ignition andradio to raise the anrenna. 2. Dampen aclean cloth with mineral spirits or ,.:-:...equivalent solvent. . , '.Y, ,. 1' 8 . t . : . --.2b$ ;. - 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. and easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit If the mast your portion of follow the instructions antennadamaged, is you kit. the in can r I NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. I 3-23