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"MO full name" <nospam@hole.org> wrote in message
news:6uc5j2pspepmfjukrsklamemcojjllud6t@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 22:13:25 -0500, "Ray O"
> <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:
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>>> Can one remove panels carefully without removing the battery first?[/color]
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>>It depends on which panels. Do not disturb any bright yellow wires - they
>>are for the SRS. You can probably remove B, C, and D pillar panels
>>without
>>any problem. Since you mentioned outer space, I suspect that you are
>>installing a satellite radio antenna. I am not that familiar with the
>>properties of a satellite radio antenna, but I've noticed that most OEM
>>installations of satellite radio antennas are centered left-right above
>>the
>>rear window, so centering the antenna in the roof may not be necessary for
>>good reception. If you install a magnetic or stuck-on antenna above the
>>rear hatch, you can snake the wire under the trim and down the D-pillar
>>and
>>then under the carpet to the dashboard. Note that if you drill the body,
>>you break the factory paint job and give rust another place to form, even
>>if
>>you carefully touch up the edges of the hole and apply rustproofing on the
>>interior surface with a special application wand. A magnetic or stuck-on
>>antenna will preserve the factory paint job.[/color]
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> The ABCD is that a designation for each side - A being front and D
> being the rear of the four pillars on each side? So the two front
> windshield As - contain the goodies (to avoid) as I understand it.[/color]

Sorry, yes, on your van, "A" is the windshield pillar, "B" is the pillar
between the front door and the sliding door, "C" is the pillar that is
rearward of the sliding door, and "D" is the pillar at the back. In the
case of a sedan, there are usually just A, B, and C pillars, and in a coupe
or hardtop, just A and B.

Check a repair manual to be sure, but I believe that there is an air bag in
the A pillar, while the side curtain air bags reside at the edge of the
headliner.
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> Any rear AC or heating tubes above seat height (say 18" above floor)
> anywhere?
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If you have rear AC in an overhead console like the Previa, then there are
probably AC lines running up one of the B pillars to the ceiling or wherever
the rear evaperator is.
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> It is two way radio with CB like characteristics and a coax like ant.
> connection. The roof rack mag mount are distant alternatives.[/color]

If you are going to transmit, then my understanding is that ground plane
becomes a factor. If you use a mounting system like the one in this link
[url]http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/pdf/aam1-1700_installation.pdf[/url] then here
are some steps you should take: Remove any courtesy lights in the headliner
so that you can pull the headliner down a little bit while drilling the hole
from above. When you insert the coax, use an electrician's fish tape or
stiff wire to snag the coax and feed it to the closest pillar, then remove
the pillar cover trim and snake down. Be sure to apply a generous coating
of touch-up paint to any bare metal exposed when drilling.

Good luck!
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Ray O
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