1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 165

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most washes car without being damaged. the mast should become If ever slightly bent, you can straightenout by hand. If the it mast is badly bent, it might beby vandals, YOU should as replace it. Check every oncein a while to be surethe mastis still tightened to the fender. I NOTICE: Don't lubricate thepower antenna. Lubrication could damage it. Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if NOTICE: Before entering an automatic carwash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the ,mast from possibly getting damaged. I the antennadoes not go down when f off, you turn the radio it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In eithercase, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. ~ it's cleanedfiom time to time.To clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radioto raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with'mineralspirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth overthe.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 your antenna is damaged, can of you it. easily replace See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions the kit. in